Height Percentile Calculator

What Is Height Percentile?

Height percentile tells you where your height ranks compared to the general population of the same age and sex. A height at the 75th percentile means you are taller than 75% of people in your reference group. Pediatricians use growth percentile charts (from the CDC or WHO) to track children's development, while adult height percentiles provide context for how your stature compares to population norms. This calculator shows your percentile based on US population data.

What Percentiles Mean for Children

For children, percentiles track growth over time rather than defining a single ideal height. A child consistently at the 25th percentile who stays on that curve is growing normally. A child who drops from the 75th to the 25th percentile over several visits may need evaluation. The CDC growth charts cover ages 2–20, and the WHO charts cover birth to age 5. Pediatricians use these tools at every well-child visit to identify potential growth concerns early.

Adult Height Percentiles

For US adult men, the 50th percentile (median) height is approximately 5'9" (175.3 cm). The 25th percentile is about 5'7" and the 75th is about 5'11". For US adult women, the 50th percentile is approximately 5'4" (162.5 cm), with the 25th at 5'2" and 75th at 5'6". Height distribution follows a bell curve, with most people falling within a few inches of the median.

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