If your child is in the 75th percentile for weight for example that means 74 percent of children her age and gender weigh less and 24 percent weigh more. Boys stature for age and weight for age percentiles author. Similarly the lowest red line the 5th percentile line indicates the height where only 5 of the population of boys are shorter. Doctors typically use different growth charts depending on your childs age. Growth charts nhanes 2 to 20 years. The red lines show percentiles.
Adult height weight metric boys ages 2 20 years girls ages 2 20 years bmi with chart boys weight by month girls weight by month these charts can help answer the question how much should i weigh for adults and children. 2 to 20 years. 2 to 20 years. The thick red line in the middle is the 50th percentile which indicates that 50 of the population of boys has height or stature taller than the line and 50 are shorter. Charts below are derived from the guidelines and growth charts provided by centers for disease control and prevention cdc and world health organization who and they will focus on providing an average weight range as well as normal range of height and weight for kids in different age groups both girls and boys. For a weight chart for boys of white race.
Your doctor will normally calculate your childs weight and height as a percentile. Boys stature for age and weight for age percentiles author. Boys stature for age and weight for age percentiles created date. Growth charts nhanes 2 to 20 years. Height and weight chart for girls. Boys stature for age and weight for age percentiles created date.