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.