Normal Growth
What is considered a normal growth rate?
Growth involves not only the length and weight of a body, but also includes internal growth and development.
Normal growth is categorized in a range used by pediatricians to gauge how a child is growing. The following are some average ranges of weight and height, based on growth charts developed by the CDC:
|
Age
|
Height - Females
(in inches)
|
Height - Males
(in inches)
|
Weight - Females
(in pounds)
|
Weight - Males
(in pounds
|
|
1
|
27 to 31
|
28 to 32
|
15 to 20
|
17 to 21
|
|
2
|
31.5 to 36
|
32 to 37
|
22 to 32
|
24 to 34
|
|
3
|
34.5 to 40
|
35.5 to 40.5
|
26 to 38
|
26 to 38
|
|
4
|
37 to 42.5
|
37.5 to 43
|
28 to 44
|
30 to 44
|
|
6
|
42 to 49
|
42 to 49
|
36 to 60
|
36 to 60
|
|
8
|
47 to 54
|
47 to 54
|
44 to 80
|
46 to 78
|
|
10
|
50 to 59
|
50.5 to 59
|
54 to 106
|
54 to 102
|
|
12
|
55 to 64
|
54 to 63.5
|
68 to 136
|
66 to 130
|
|
14
|
59 to 67.5
|
59 to 69.5
|
84 to 160
|
84 to 160
|
|
16
|
60 to 68
|
63 to 73
|
94 to 172
|
104 to 186
|
|
18
|
60 to 68.5
|
65 to 74
|
100 to 178
|
116 to 202
|
Although a child may be growing, his or her growth pattern may deviate from the norm. Ultimately, the child should grow to normal height by adulthood. If you suspect your child or adolescent is not growing properly, always talk with your child's healthcare provider.
Online Medical Reviewer:
Adler, Liora C., MD
Online Medical Reviewer:
Finke, Amy, RN, BSN
Date Last Reviewed:
2/1/2021
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