How tall should you be when you turn 12?
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How tall should you be when you turn 12?
A 12 year old boy should be between 4 1/2 and 5 1/4 feet tall. A 12 year old girl should be between 4 1/2 and 5 1/3 feet tall.
How tall should a 12 year old be CM?
We can only speak to national average heights here in North America, whereby, a 12 year old girl would be between 137 cm to 162 cm tall (4-1/2 to 5-1/3 feet). A 12 year old boy should be between 137 cm to 160 cm tall (4-1/2 to 5-1/4 feet).
Is 5ft average for a 13 year old?
A child’s height can vary a lot. One child can be quite a bit taller than the average height, whereas another child may be shorter….What is the average height of a child in the UK?
| Age: | Average height boy: | Average height girl: |
|---|---|---|
| 13 years | 5ft 1.5in (156.2 cm) | 5ft 1.7in (156.7 cm) |
What is the difference between above and below average height?
Above is the average ( mean) height comparison for U.S. citizens aged 0+, while below is the median height of U.S. citizens aged 0-20, again by gender. The significant differences in adult height between the genders are an illustration on why it is such an important component of any kind of height prediction formula employed by a height predictor.
What is the average accuracy of height prediction?
The 90\% error range is from 1.8 to 8.3 cm, with error peaks at 6 and 14 years of age and greatest accuracy at age 8 years. Disregarding age, 58\% of all height predictions were within 2.5 cm (1 in), 85\% of all predictions were within 5 cm (2 in), and 96\% of all predictions were within 7.5 cm (3 in) of adult height for boys.
Should I use the adult height calculator for my child?
We recommend that the adult height calculator is used only for children without pathologic conditions that alter the potential for growth in stature and to always consult a pediatrician when making health-related decisions.
Do I need to enter my weight or my parent’s height?
Unlike other mature height calculators, ours does not require you to enter your weight, or your parent’s heights and is just as accurate if not more accurate (see below). So, to estimate how tall a child will be, first, select their biological sex (gender).