Average Height and Weight Chart by Age of Boys (Male) and Girls (Female)
Average Height and Weight of Boys (Male) and Girls (Female).
Height and weight are often the most recognizable traits linked to a child’s genetic background. The charts below presents average height in Cm and Inches categorized by Male and Female and age.
What is the average height and weight by age of Boys and Girls in Cm, Inches (Feet), Kilogram and Pounds?
Average Height and Weight of Boys and Girls According to Age (in Centimeters).
| Age (years) | Male Height (cm) | Male Weight (kg) | Female Height (cm) | Female Weight (kg) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Months | 67.0 | 7.8 | 66.0 | 7.5 |
| 1 Year | 76.0 | 9.6 | 74.0 | 9.1 |
| 2 Years | 88.0 | 12.3 | 87.0 | 11.8 |
| 3 Years | 96.0 | 14.0 | 95.0 | 13.9 |
| 4 Years | 103.0 | 16.3 | 101.0 | 15.8 |
| 5 Years | 108.0 | 18.4 | 107.0 | 18.0 |
| 6 Years | 116.0 | 20.7 | 115.0 | 20.5 |
| 7 Years | 124.0 | 23.4 | 126.5 | 24.2 |
| 8 Years | 128.0 | 26.2 | 131.8 | 28.2 |
| 9 Years | 133.6 | 29.1 | 138.7 | 32.1 |
| 10 Years | 138.4 | 32.2 | 143.0 | 36.4 |
| 11 Years | 143.3 | 35.6 | 148.0 | 41.3 |
| 12 Years | 149.0 | 39.7 | 151.0 | 45.6 |
| 13 Years | 156.2 | 45.3 | 157.0 | 51.0 |
| 14 Years | 164.1 | 52.6 | 160.5 | 54.4 |
| 15 Years | 170.2 | 61.2 | 162.1 | 57.0 |
| 16 Years | 173.5 | 66.6 | 162.5 | 57.8 |
| 17 Years | 175.3 | 69.1 | 162.5 | 58.0 |
| 18 Years | 176.5 | 70.3 | 162.5 | 58.1 |
The data is the Median Average Height by age (the 50th Percentile), according to Cdc.gov. For the 25th-75th Percentile averages for boys and girls, please see the charts further down the page.
We have added the same table, measured in inches and pounds, below.
Average Height and Weight of Boys and Girls According to Age (in Inches).
| Age (years) | Male Height (inches) | Male Weight (lbs) | Female Height (inches) | Female Weight (lbs) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Months | 26.4 | 17.2 | 26.0 | 16.5 |
| 1 Year | 29.9 | 21.2 | 29.1 | 20.1 |
| 2 Years | 34.6 | 27.1 | 34.3 | 26.0 |
| 3 Years | 37.8 | 30.8 | 37.4 | 30.6 |
| 4 Years | 40.6 | 35.9 | 39.8 | 34.8 |
| 5 Years | 42.5 | 40.6 | 42.1 | 39.7 |
| 6 Years | 45.7 | 45.6 | 45.3 | 45.2 |
| 7 Years | 48.8 | 51.6 | 49.8 | 53.3 |
| 8 Years | 50.4 | 57.8 | 51.9 | 62.2 |
| 9 Years | 52.6 | 64.2 | 54.6 | 70.8 |
| 10 Years | 54.5 | 71.0 | 56.3 | 80.3 |
| 11 Years | 56.4 | 78.5 | 58.3 | 91.0 |
| 12 Years | 58.7 | 87.5 | 59.4 | 100.6 |
| 13 Years | 61.5 | 99.9 | 61.8 | 112.4 |
| 14 Years | 64.6 | 116.0 | 63.2 | 119.9 |
| 15 Years | 67.0 | 134.9 | 63.8 | 125.7 |
| 16 Years | 68.3 | 146.8 | 63.9 | 127.4 |
| 17 Years | 69.0 | 152.4 | 63.9 | 127.9 |
| 18 Years | 69.5 | 155.0 | 63.9 | 128.0 |
The data is the Median Average Height by age (the 50th Percentile), according to Cdc.gov. For the 25th-75th Percentile averages for boys and girls, please see the charts further down the page.
How tall should you be and how much should you weigh at Your Age?
See how tall you ‘should be’ with this Age Height Chart that ranges from 1-18 years old (the ‘normal’ height and weight range shown here is the weight and height in the 25th to the 75th percentile. So, this range make up 50% of children. It is perfectly fine to be outside those ranges. You can also see the chart at the bottom of this page for heights and weights in the 90th and 97th percentile.
Average Height and Weight Ranges by Age (Both Genders):
1 Year Old
- Height: 28-32 inches (71-81 cm)
- Weight: 20-25 pounds (9-11.3 kg)
2 Years Old
- Height: 32-36 inches (81-91 cm)
- Weight: 25-30 pounds (11.3-13.6 kg)
3 Years Old
- Height: 36-40 inches (91-102 cm)
- Weight: 30-35 pounds (13.6-15.9 kg)
4 Years Old
- Height: 38-42 inches (97-107 cm)
- Weight: 35-40 pounds (15.9-18.1 kg)
5 Years Old
- Height: 40-45 inches (102-114 cm)
- Weight: 40-45 pounds (18.1-20.4 kg)
6 Years Old
- Height: 42-48 inches (107-122 cm)
- Weight: 45-50 pounds (20.4-22.7 kg)
7 Years Old
- Height: 45-50 inches (114-127 cm)
- Weight: 50-55 pounds (22.7-24.9 kg)
8 Years Old
- Height: 48-53 inches (122-135 cm)
- Weight: 55-60 pounds (24.9-27.2 kg)
9 Years Old
- Height: 50-55 inches (127-140 cm)
- Weight: 60-70 pounds (27.2-31.8 kg)
10 Years Old
- Height: 52-57 inches (132-145 cm)
- Weight: 65-75 pounds (29.5-34 kg)
11 Years Old
- Height: 54-59 inches (137-150 cm)
- Weight: 70-85 pounds (31.8-38.6 kg)
12 Years Old
- Height: 56-62 inches (142-157 cm)
- Weight: 80-100 pounds (36.3-45.4 kg)
13 Years Old
- Height: 58-64 inches (147-163 cm)
- Weight: 90-110 pounds (40.8-49.9 kg)
14 Years Old
- Height: 60-66 inches (152-168 cm)
- Weight: 100-120 pounds (45.4-54.4 kg)
15 Years Old
- Height: 61-67 inches (155-170 cm)
- Weight: 105-130 pounds (47.6-59 kg)
16 Years Old
- Height: 62-68 inches (157-173 cm)
- Weight: 110-145 pounds (49.9-65.8 kg)
17 Years Old
- Height: 63-69 inches (160-175 cm)
- Weight: 115-150 pounds (52.2-68 kg)
18 Years Old
- Height: 64-72 inches (162-183 cm)
- Weight: 125-160 pounds (56.7-72.6 kg)
Example of Height Range: The average height range for 12-year-old children is approximately 56-62 inches. According to the CDC growth charts, this range would cover roughly the 25th to 75th percentiles for both boys and girls. Thus, approximately 50% of children are expected to fall within this height range.
Example of Weight range: Similarly, the weight range of 80-100 pounds corresponds to about the 25th to 75th percentiles for both boys and girls on the CDC weight charts. This would also include about 50% of 12-year-old children.
We have added detailed data for each gender in these easy to read Height and Weight Charts for Boys and Girls, according to age:
Average Height and Weight for Boys (Male) – Ranges by Age – 25-75th Percentile.
| Age | Height Range (inches) | Weight Range (pounds) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 29.5 – 31.5 (74.9 – 80.0 cm) | 20.6 – 24.5 (9.3 – 11.1 kg) | Boys and girls are similar at this age. |
| 2 | 33.5 – 36.2 (85.1 – 91.9 cm) | 25.5 – 30.6 (11.6 – 13.9 kg) | Slight variation may begin; growth starts to depend more on nutrition. |
| 3 | 36.2 – 38.6 (91.9 – 98.0 cm) | 29.3 – 34.9 (13.3 – 15.8 kg) | Girls tend to catch up to boys briefly in height and weight. |
| 4 | 38.7 – 41.3 (98.3 – 104.9 cm) | 33.2 – 39.1 (15.1 – 17.7 kg) | Growth is steady for both genders. |
| 5 | 40.6 – 43.7 (103.1 – 111.0 cm) | 36.9 – 44.3 (16.7 – 20.1 kg) | Boys and girls grow at a similar rate. |
| 6 | 42.6 – 46.0 (108.2 – 116.8 cm) | 40.8 – 49.6 (18.5 – 22.5 kg) | Boys may grow slightly faster than girls. |
| 7 | 44.5 – 48.3 (113.0 – 122.7 cm) | 44.5 – 55.1 (20.2 – 25.0 kg) | Boys may start to be slightly taller and heavier. |
| 8 | 46.3 – 50.2 (117.6 – 127.5 cm) | 48.5 – 61.2 (22.0 – 27.8 kg) | Height differences between boys and girls start to show. |
| 9 | 48.1 – 52.3 (122.2 – 132.8 cm) | 52.5 – 67.9 (23.8 – 30.8 kg) | Girls may begin to grow faster. |
| 10 | 49.9 – 54.7 (126.7 – 138.9 cm) | 56.7 – 75.4 (25.7 – 34.2 kg) | Girls tend to catch up or surpass boys in height. |
| 11 | 51.8 – 57.3 (131.6 – 145.5 cm) | 61.4 – 84.3 (27.9 – 38.2 kg) | Girls often grow faster due to earlier puberty. |
| 12 | 53.6 – 60.0 (136.1 – 152.4 cm) | 66.9 – 94.1 (30.3 – 42.7 kg) | Girls tend to be taller and heavier than boys. |
| 13 | 55.2 – 62.6 (140.2 – 159.0 cm) | 72.3 – 104.7 (32.8 – 47.5 kg) | Boys start catching up in growth as their puberty begins. |
| 14 | 56.7 – 64.7 (144.0 – 164.3 cm) | 77.6 – 114.9 (35.2 – 52.1 kg) | Boys’ height and weight surpass girls’. |
| 15 | 57.9 – 66.3 (147.1 – 168.4 cm) | 82.5 – 124.1 (37.4 – 56.3 kg) | Boys continue growing faster than girls. |
| 16 | 59.0 – 67.7 (149.9 – 172.0 cm) | 87.1 – 132.4 (39.5 – 60.1 kg) | Boys are typically taller and heavier by this age. |
| 17 | 59.8 – 68.7 (151.9 – 174.5 cm) | 90.6 – 139.0 (41.1 – 63.0 kg) | Boys experience continued growth in height and weight. |
| 18 | 60.5 – 69.2 (153.7 – 175.8 cm) | 92.8 – 142.9 (42.1 – 64.8 kg) | Boys generally reach their final height and weight. |
Average Height and Weight for Girls (Female) – Ranges by Age – 25-75th Percentile.
| Age | Height Range (Inches and Cm) | Weight Range (Pounds and Kg) | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 28.8 – 31.2 (73.2 – 79.2 cm) | 18.4 – 22.4 (8.3 – 10.2 kg) | Boys and girls are similar at this age. |
| 2 | 32.9 – 36.0 (83.6 – 91.4 cm) | 22.8 – 28.4 (10.3 – 12.9 kg) | Girls may be slightly lighter, with minor differences in height. |
| 3 | 35.8 – 39.2 (90.9 – 99.6 cm) | 26.2 – 32.7 (11.9 – 14.8 kg) | Girls and boys grow at a similar pace. |
| 4 | 38.3 – 41.5 (97.3 – 105.4 cm) | 30.0 – 36.9 (13.6 – 16.7 kg) | Girls tend to be a little shorter than boys. |
| 5 | 40.5 – 44.0 (102.9 – 111.8 cm) | 34.0 – 42.3 (15.4 – 19.2 kg) | Boys and girls have similar growth rates. |
| 6 | 42.7 – 46.3 (108.5 – 117.6 cm) | 38.2 – 48.0 (17.3 – 21.8 kg) | Slight differences appear with boys growing slightly faster. |
| 7 | 44.8 – 48.8 (113.8 – 124.0 cm) | 43.0 – 54.3 (19.5 – 24.6 kg) | Boys start to be taller and heavier. |
| 8 | 46.7 – 51.2 (118.6 – 130.0 cm) | 47.9 – 61.4 (21.7 – 27.9 kg) | Boys tend to grow faster, though differences are minimal. |
| 9 | 48.5 – 53.0 (123.2 – 134.6 cm) | 52.6 – 69.0 (23.9 – 31.3 kg) | Girls begin to show a growth spurt. |
| 10 | 50.4 – 55.6 (128.0 – 141.2 cm) | 57.9 – 77.4 (26.3 – 35.1 kg) | Girls may grow faster as they enter puberty earlier. |
| 11 | 52.4 – 57.9 (133.1 – 147.1 cm) | 63.6 – 86.5 (28.8 – 39.2 kg) | Girls typically surpass boys in height due to earlier puberty. |
| 12 | 54.9 – 60.7 (139.4 – 154.2 cm) | 69.9 – 96.5 (31.7 – 43.8 kg) | Girls tend to be taller and heavier than boys. |
| 13 | 57.1 – 63.3 (145.0 – 160.8 cm) | 77.0 – 108.5 (34.9 – 49.2 kg) | Girls are generally ahead in growth due to earlier puberty. |
| 14 | 59.1 – 65.4 (150.1 – 166.1 cm) | 83.6 – 119.5 (37.9 – 54.2 kg) | Girls maintain their lead in growth compared to boys. |
| 15 | 60.6 – 66.6 (153.9 – 169.2 cm) | 88.5 – 127.9 (40.1 – 58.0 kg) | Boys start to catch up in height and weight. |
| 16 | 61.6 – 67.6 (156.5 – 171.7 cm) | 92.0 – 133.2 (41.7 – 60.4 kg) | Boys may surpass girls in height and weight. |
| 17 | 62.2 – 68.0 (158.0 – 172.7 cm) | 94.6 – 136.3 (42.9 – 61.8 kg) | Boys typically surpass girls in height and weight. |
| 18 | 62.5 – 68.3 (158.8 – 173.5 cm) | 95.9 – 137.9 (43.5 – 62.6 kg) | Girls reach their final height and weight earlier than boys. |
Notes:
- Early Childhood (1-5 years): Boys and girls grow at very similar rates during early childhood. There’s little variation between them at these ages, as both genders generally fall into the same height and weight ranges.
- School-age (6-10 years): Boys start to pull ahead slightly in height and weight during this period, although the differences are not too pronounced. Girls may show growth spurts around ages 9-10 as they approach puberty earlier than boys.
- Pre-adolescence and Adolescence (11-15 years): By around 11-12 years of age, girls usually surpass boys in both height and weight due to their earlier onset of puberty. Boys, however, catch up and typically surpass girls in height and weight by around age 14 or 15.
- Late Adolescence (16-18 years): Boys continue to grow into their late teens, reaching their adult height and weight later than girls. By age 18, boys are typically taller and heavier than girls on average.
Gender Differences:
- Puberty: The timing of puberty creates the most significant differences between boys and girls in terms of growth. Girls usually experience growth spurts earlier, around ages 9-12, while boys have their growth spurts later, around ages 12-15.
- Final Height and Weight: By age 18, the average boy tends to be taller and heavier than the average girl, with boys reaching final heights in the range of 64-72 inches (162-183 cm) and girls typically reaching 63-69 inches (160-175 cm).
Average Height and Weight Chart for Boys – 3rd, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th and 97th Percentile.
For a visual overview, have look a this growth chart for the average height and weight for boys at age 2-20 years old. The chart depicts the 3rd, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th and 97th Percentile height and weight for each year.
Average Height and Weight Chart for Girls – 3rd, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th and 97th Percentile.
For girls, have look a this growth chart for the average height and weight for girls at age 2-20 years old. The chart depicts the 3rd, 10th, 25th, 50th, 75th, 90th and 97th Percentile height and weight for each year.
These ranges are averages and can vary based on individual growth patterns, genetics, and overall health. For personalized assessments, it’s always best to consult a healthcare provider.
If you want to see the data for boys and girls separately, please see our What is the Average Height According to Age page
