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What Is the Average Height and Weight for a School-Age Child?
While all kids grow at different rates, there are some standard ranges of normal heights and weights to consider.
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Approximately 18.5 percent of children between ages 2 to 19 qualify as having obesity, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Obesity puts your child at increased risk for health problems later in life such as type 2 diabetes and heart disease.
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Considering kids grow at different rates, it can be hard for parents to tell just by looking at their school-age child whether he or she is at a normal height and weight. Consider this quick guide of normal height and weight for children of all ages.
Read more: What Is the Average Adult Male Height and Weight?
5- to 6-Year-Old Children
The range of "normal" for height and weight is quite broad in school-age children. These measurements are organized as percentiles on the CDC's age and weight charts. You can locate your child's height, weight and BMI and the percentile under which they fall.
At the age of 5, a typical child is about 43 inches tall and weighs about 43 pounds, according to the CDC. However, children at this age can vary by as much as 5 inches in height. A standard height is around 39 to 48 inches for a 5-year-old boy or girl, and a normal weight is between 34 and 50 pounds.
Children grow about 2 inches per year, with perhaps a bit more growth occurring between the ages of 6 and 8. At this age, a weight gain of about 6.5 pounds each year is standard. By 6 years of age, the normal height range for a child is about 42 to 51 inches. A healthy weight for a 6-year-old ranges between 36 to 60 pounds.
Even if your child falls within the normal ranges for both weight and height, she may be too heavy or too light for her height. While body mass index (BMI) measurements don't take body composition into account, they can be used as a guide to determine some factors of your child's health.
Any percentage between the 5th and 85th percentile on the body mass index-for-age charts is considered healthy, according to the CDC. Measurements above the 85th percentile are generally considered overweight, while measurements below the 5th are underweight. The normal BMI range for a 5- or 6-year-old boy or girl is from 14 to 17.
7- to 9-Year-Old Children
At 7-years-old, both boys and girls range from 45 to 54 inches, according to the CDC. By the time they reach the age of 9, the average height reaches between 48 and 59 inches.
Like younger children, girls in this age group generally have a wider weight span than boys. At 7, a boy typically weighs between 40 to 72 pounds, whereas girls usually weigh between 39 to 74 pounds. By 9, typical weights for boys are between 49 and 95 pounds, whereas girls usually weigh between 48 to 98 pounds.
A 7-year-old girl may have a slightly lower BMI than a boy of the same age. The standard BMI measurements for this age range between 13 to 18 for girls and 14 to 18 for boys.
The standard BMI at 9 years old is the same.
10- to 12-Year-Old Children
While boys and girls are approximately the same height at age 10 (between 50 and 61 inches tall), they vary slightly by age 12, with boys typically ranging between 54 and 67 inches and girls ranging between 55 and 66 inches, according to the CDC.
As many children begin to enter puberty at this age, girls tend to be a bit heavier than boys. While a 10-year-old boy usually weighs between 53 to 109 pounds, girls of the same age often weigh between 53 to 113 pounds.
The recommended range for BMI considers these weight differences. A 10-year-old boy often has a BMI between 14 and 20, whereas a girl of the same age is expected to measure from 14 to 21. These recommended spans increase slightly for 12-year-olds, with boys ranging from 15 to 22 and girls ranging from 15 to 23.
Read more: The Average Height and Weight by Age
What About Puberty?
As puberty begins, some kids develop more quickly than others.
Two boys or girls of the same age may begin puberty at different points, yet still fall within "normal" growth, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
During puberty, your child's muscles and bones will grow, as will their body fat. Typically, girls develop a higher percentage of body fat, while boys tend to gain more muscle. Regular exercise is necessary for proper growth and development, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. Fill your child's lunch box with plenty of nutrient-rich foods and encourage regular exercise.
Considering preteens experience puberty at different rates, height, weight and BMI all can vary quite a bit from child to child during these years. If you think your child may be at unhealthy levels, consult his or her pediatrician.
Growth and Your 4- to 5-Year-Old (for Parents)
Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
en español El crecimiento y su hijo de 4 a 5 años
Kids at this age are still very physical, but they learn in a more focused and less hectic way than when they were younger.
These kids typically gain about 4–5 pounds (2 kilograms) and grow about 2–3 inches (5 to 8 centimeters) per year. An average 4-year-old weighs about 40 pounds and is about 40 inches tall.
Preschoolers are still developing and refining their gross motor skills (using their arms and legs to move and play), as well as their fine motor skills (working on arts and crafts and puzzles). By this age, kids can usually hop on one foot and are learning to skip.
Play becomes increasingly imaginative and is an important part of kids' growth and development now. So it's important to make sure they have time for creative play — alone and with friends — whether that means drawing pictures, playing house, or acting a part.
Although kids come in all shapes and sizes, a healthy child should continue to grow at a regular pace. To monitor physical development, the doctor will weigh and measure your child at regular checkups, then plot the results on a standard growth chart to follow over time and compare with that of other kids the same age and gender.
Helping Your Child Grow
Normal growth — aided by good nutrition, plenty of sleep, and regular exercise — is one of the best overall indicators of a child's good health. But your child's growth pattern is largely determined by genetics. Pushing kids to eat extra food or more than the recommended amounts of vitamins, minerals, or other nutrients will not make them taller. And eating too much may lead to excessive weight gain.
Preschoolers can be picky eaters, but it's important to continue to offer a variety of foods. Also, preschoolers should get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Kids at this age are naturally active, so encourage that activity and provide a safe environment for exploration.
At the Doctor's Office
There is a wide range of "normal" heights and weights. Shorter parents, for instance, tend to have shorter kids, whereas taller parents tend to have taller kids.
You may worry if your child isn't as tall as his or her peers.
But the more important question is whether your child is continuing to grow at a normal rate. If, for instance, your child's growth rate had been normal but has recently slowed, the doctor may track growth over a few months to see if this is a possible health problem or just a variation of normal.
You may be concerned that your child is too small. Most kids who are very short — at or below the 5th percentile on the growth chart — are usually following one of two normal variant growth patterns:
- Familial (genetic) short stature: This is when kids inherit genes for short stature but grow at a normal rate, enter puberty at an average age, and reach a final adult height similar to that of their parents.
- Constitutional growth delay: This is when kids grow at a normal rate but are smaller than their peers, enter puberty later, and continue growing after their peers have stopped, thus usually reaching a normal adult height.
But medical conditions like hypothyroidism also can affect a child's growth, so talk with your doctor if you have a concern.
Reviewed by: Mary L. Gavin, MD
Date reviewed: June 2019
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Children's appetite is often one of the main indicators of health for parents. A child who happily eats lunch seems to signal with his whole appearance: "I'm fine." A child dejectedly picking food with a fork, leaving half a serving on a plate, quite naturally causes anxiety. It is important to remember that lack of appetite and refusal of certain categories of foods for several months or more can result in a lack of important nutrients for full growth and development. If the baby is not sick, feels well and develops normally, one of the markers of his health may be weight. To assess how your child's height and weight correspond to accepted standards, you can use special tables for assessing the height and weight of a child developed by the World Health Organization (WHO).
Weight and Height Calculator
The calculator on our page will help you get understandable and accessible information about your child's development.
Many mothers are familiar with the situation when the "little baby" refuses certain categories of products or simply does not have time to have a full meal due to a busy schedule. How nutritious is your child's nutrition? Does he get all the necessary nutrients in the right amount? We offer a simple and convenient way to learn how you can improve and diversify your children's diet.
Height-to-weight ratio in children
The height-weight calculator has a very important function - it helps parents get rid of doubts. How many times during a walk in the park or on the playground have you noticed with anxiety that your baby seems to be half a head shorter than their peers? Or they displeasedly fended off the remarks of those around them, noticing: “He is so thin with you!”
In fact, the estimation of height and weight "by eye" does not give any accurate data about the child.
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The ratio of height and weight
Norms of height and weight of children in accordance with WHO criteria:
Boys
| Age | Weight | ||||
| 1 year | 73.4 to 78.1 cm | 8.6 to 10.8 kg .8 to 13.6 kg | 93 years | 92.4 to 99.8 cm | 12.7 to 16.2 kg |
| 5 years | 105.3 to 114.6 cm 908 kg | ||||
| 7 years | from 116.4 to 127 cm | from 20 to 26.4 kg | |||
| from 131.4 to 144.2 cm | from 26.7 to 37 to 37 to 37 to 37 to 37 kg |
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| Age | Height | Weight |
| 1 year | 71.4 to 76.6 cm | 7.9 to 10.1 kg |
| 2 years | 908.5 cm 2 to 13 kg | |
| 3 years | 91.2 to 98.9 cm | 12.2 to 15.8 kg |
| 5 years | 104.7 cm | 15.8 to 21. 2 kg |
| 7 years | 115.3 to 126.3 cm | 19.3 to 26.3 kg |
| 10 years | 132.2 to 145 cm | 27 to 38.2 kg |
Try to provide your child with a healthy regimen, feed him tasty and healthy food, walk on the street together - and you will have no reason to worry about a temporary lack of appetite or insufficient weight. And the weight and height calculator will always help you easily monitor the development of the child.
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Each child lives according to his own individual program of height and weight. However, there are statistics that give an idea of what the average weight of children is like. Also, there are recommendations from doctors who offer optimal values for height, weight, and their ratio.
We compared the data obtained by statistical means and the recommendations of doctors, it turned out that they practically coincide with a difference not exceeding 3%.
So, the data given in the table are the optimal values for the height and weight of the child. Please note that the values for boys and girls are slightly different.
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| Weight 9027 | RIGHT 9027 9000 (C) | 9000 (KG) 9027 9000 (KG) 9027 9000 (KG) 9027 9000 (KG)|||||||||
| Continuation of the table up to the age of 20 years | ||||||||||
| Calculator of weight and growth of children | ||||||||||
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| Professional Body Growth and Mass Message Index | 9 3. 60 | 50.0 | 3.40 | 49.5 | 0 | |||||
| 1 month | 4.45 | 54.5 | 4.15 4.15 4.15 | 53.5 | 1 | |||||
| 2 months | 5,25 | 58.0 | 4.90 | 56.8 | 2||||||
| 3 months | 61.0 | 5.50 | 59.3 | 3 | ||||||
| 4 months | 6.70 | 63.0 | 6.15 | 61.5 | ||||||
| 9 months | 7.30 | 65.0 | 6.65 | 70.0 | 9 | |||||
| 10 months | 9.65 | 73.0 | 8.85 | 71.3 | ||||||
| 11 months | 900 74.9.20 | 72.6 | 11 | |||||||
| year + | weight | height | weight | height | months | |||||
| 1 year exactly | 10.3 | 75.5 | 9.5 | 73.8 | 12 | |||||
| 1 year, 1 month | 10.6 | 76.8 | 9.875.0 | 13 | ||||||
| 1 year 1 year 1 year 1 year 2 months | 10.9 | 78.0 | 10.1 | 76.1 | 14 | |||||
| year, 3 months | 11,1 | 79.0 | 10.3 10.3 10.3 | 77.2 | 15 | |||||
| 1 year, 4 months | 11.3 | 80.0 | 10.6 | 78.3 | 16 | |||||
| 1 year, 5 months | 11.5 | 81.0 | 10.8 | 79.3 | 17 | |||||
| 1 year, 6 months | 11.7 | 82.0 | 11.0 | 80. 3 | ||||||
| 1 year, 7 months | 11.9 | 83, 83, 73, 0 | 11.2 | 81.3 | 19 | |||||
| 1 year, 8 months | 12.1 | 83.9 | 11.4 | 82.2 | 20 | |||||
| 1 year, | 12.2 | 84.7 | 11,6 | 83 83 83 83 83 , 1 | 21 | |||||
| 1 year, 10 months | 12.4 | 85.6 | 11.7 | 84.0 | 22 | |||||
| 1 year, 11 months | 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 12, 125 12, 12, 12, 1255 12, 12, 1255 12, 12, 1255 12, 1255 12 3 | 86.4 | 11.9 | 84.9 | 23 | |||||
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| 2 years old Rivne | 12.7 | 87.3 | 12.1 | 85.8 | 24 | |||||
12. 8 | 88.1 9008.1 | 12.2 | 86.7 | 25 | ||||||
| 2 years, 2 months | 13.0 | 88.9 | 12.487.5 | 26 | ||||||
| 2 years old, 3 months | 13.1 | 89.7 | 12.5 | 88.4 | ||||||
| 2 years 2 years, 4 months | 13,2 | 90, 90, 90, 90, 90, 90, 3 | 12.7 | 89.2 | 28 | |||||
| 2 years, 5 months | 13.4 | 12.9 | 900.0.0.0||||||||
| 13.5 | 91.8 | 13.0 | 90.7 | 30 | ||||||
| 2 years, 7 months | 13.6 | 92.6 | 13.1 | 91.4 | 31 | |||||
| 2 years old, 8 months | 13.893.2 | 13.3 | 92. 1 | 32 | ||||||
| 13.9 | 93.8 | 13.4 | 92.9 92.9 92.9.9.9 | 33 | ||||||
| + | weight | height | weight | height | months | |||||
| 2 years, 10 months | 14.0 | 94.4 | 13.6 | 93.6 | 34 | |||||
| 2 years, 11 months | 14.2 | 95 95, 955 95, 0 | 13.7 | 94.2 | 35 | |||||
| 3 years old Rivne | 14.3 | 13.9 | 94.8 | 36 | ||||||
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