How to Determine the Adult Height of a Boy

Many parents are curious about the future height of their child. As a child grows and develops, parents often measure him to keep careful track of his height. Although there are several factors that can affect height, you may be able to loosely predict the adult height of a boy using a simple calculation. Then you'll have to wait until he grows up to see if your calculation is correct.

Things You'll Need

  • Calculator

Instructions

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      Add the height in inches of the mother and father. For example, if the mother is 5 feet 5 inches tall and the father is 6 feet 2 inches tall, add 65 inches and 74 inches to equal 139 inches.

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      Add 5 inches to the total of the parents' height. Using the same example, add 139 + 5 = 144 inches.

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      Divide the total by 2. Using the same example, 144 / 2 = 72. The formula indicates the boy will be 6 feet tall. According to the Mayo Clinic website, children usually grow to a mature height of with 4 inches more or less than the prediction.

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