Height Calculator

Convert height between metric (cm) and imperial (ft/in) or predict a child's target adult height based on parental genetics.

How to use this calculator

1. Select mode.
2. Enter height or parent heights.
3. Read conversion or predicted height.

Formula & method

Tanner Mid-Parental Method

Boy = (Father + Mother + 13)/2

Pediatric height model.

Example

Father 178 + Mother 165 = 178 cm (5 ft 10 in).

Key insights

• Tanner method predicts height within ±2 inches.

How to interpret your result

Predicted Height

Genetic adult height estimate.

Frequently asked questions

When do males stop growing?

Ages 18-21.

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