How many times a day do you find yourself playing the food police?
Should we even talk about the chaos that ensues with a glass of milk?
Amidst the bedlam of completing the daily nutrition, have you ever stopped to wonder, “Are they really growing okay?” What we mean is, sure, they’re growing taller (seriously, when did they grow this big?) But are they hitting those growth milestones the way they should?
It’s a constant puzzle. This is where the Indian pediatric growth chart swoops in to save the day. Living in a diverse culture with different DNA and lineages, the Indian growth chart acts as a guide, providing a little insight on the average ballparks for our kids’ height-weight ratio. It is imperative for parents to understand what is healthy and set realistic expectations for their children.
Before we dive into charts and metrics, let’s spend a few minutes understanding a few key factors that influence our height development.
Factors influencing height
Genetics influence 80% of an individual’s height. But the remaining 20% is equally important and a plus! They can be influenced. Lifestyle, diet, activity, and sleep cycle impact our height growth. Some medical conditions and hormones also affect height growth.
Height growth for different age groups
A person experiences growth spurts until they become an adult. Infants and toddlers experience rapid growth as children. The process slows down a bit in their adolescence until puberty. Puberty then triggers a growth spurt in teenagers when you watch them suddenly grow taller in a blink of an eye. Does that mean once you are an adult, your chances for height growth diminish?
No. There are ways to grow taller even after your growth spurt.
Height weight chart for Indian children
Let’s start with infants (0–2 years). It is imperative to monitor these milestones in infants to ensure the healthy growth and development of the baby. Let’s refer to the height and weight chart for toddlers.
Ideal height-weight chart for male infants (0-2 years)
| Age | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 0 Months | 7.4 lb. (3.3 kg) | 19.6" (49.8 cm) |
| 1 Month | 9.8 lb. (4.4 kg) | 21.6" (54.8 cm) |
| 2 Months | 12.3 lb. (0.01 t) | 23.0" (58.4 cm) |
| 3 Months | 14.1 lb. (6.4 kg) | 24.2" (61.4 cm) |
| 4 Months | 15.4 lb. (7 kg) | 25.2" (64 cm) |
| 5 Months | 16.6 lb. (7.53 kg) | 26.0" (66 cm) |
| 6 Months | 17.5 lb. (7.94 kg) | 26.6" (67.5 cm) |
| 7 Months | 18.3 lb. (8.3 kg) | 27.2" (69 cm) |
| 8 Months | 19.0 lb. (8.62 kg) | 27.8" (70.6 cm) |
| 9 Months | 19.6 lb. (8.9 kg) | 28.3" (71.8 cm) |
| 10 Months | 20.1 lb. (9.12 kg) | 28.8" (73.1 cm) |
| 11 Months | 20.8 lb. (9.43 kg) | 29.3" (74.4 cm) |
| 12 Months | 21.3 lb. (9.66 kg) | 29.8" (75.7 cm) |
| 13 Months | 21.8 lb. (9.89 kg) | 30.3" (76.9 cm) |
| 14 Months | 22.3 lb. (10.12 kg) | 30.7" (77.9 cm) |
| 15 Months | 22.7 lb. (10.3 kg) | 31.2" (79.2 cm) |
| 16 Months | 23.2 lb. (10.52 kg) | 31.6" (80.2 cm) |
| 17 Months | 23.7 lb. (10.75 kg) | 32.0" (81.2 cm) |
| 18 Months | 24.1 lb. (10.93 kg) | 32.4" (82.2 cm) |
| 19 Months | 24.6 lb. (11.16 kg) | 32.8" (83.3 cm) |
| 20 Months | 25.0 lb. (11.34 kg) | 33.1" (84 cm) |
| 21 Months | 25.5 lb. (11.57 kg) | 33.5" (85 cm) |
| 22 Months | 25.9 lb. (11.75 kg) | 33.9" (86.1 cm) |
| 23 Months | 26.3 lb. (11.93 kg) | 34.2" (86.8 cm) |
Ideal height-weight chart for female infants (0-2 years)
| Age | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 0 Months | 7.3 lb. (3.31 kg) | 19.4" (49.2 cm) |
| 1 Month | 9.6 lb.. (4.35 kg) | 21.2" (53.8 cm) |
| 2 Months | 11.7 lb. (5.3 kg) | 22.1" (56.1 cm) |
| 3 Months | 13.3 lb. (6.03 kg) | 23.6" (59.9 cm) |
| 4 Months | 14.6 lb. (6.62 kg) | 24.5" (62.2 cm) |
| 5 Months | 15.8 lb. (7.17 kg) | 25.3" (64.2 cm) |
| 6 Months | 16.6 lb. (7.53 kg) | 25.9" (64.1 cm) |
| 7 Months | 17.4 lb. (7.9 kg) | 26.5" (67.3 cm) |
| 8 Months | 18.1 lb. (8.21 kg) | 27.1" (68.8 cm) |
| 9 Months | 18.8 lb. (8.53 kg) | 27.6" (70.1 cm) |
| 10 Months | 19.4 lb. (8.8 kg) | 28.2" (71.6 cm) |
| 11 Months | 19.9 lb. (9.03 kg) | 28.7" (72.8 cm) |
| 12 Months | 20.4 lb. (9.25 kg) | 29.2" (74.1 cm) |
| 13 Months | 21.0 lb. (9.53 kg) | 29.6" (75.1 cm) |
| 14 Months | 21.5 lb. (9.75 kg) | 30.1" (76.4 cm) |
| 15 Months | 22.0 lb. (9.98 kg) | 30.6" (77.7 cm) |
| 16 Months | 22.5 lb. (10.2 kg) | 30.9" (78.4 cm) |
| 17 Months | 23.0 lb. (10.43 kg) | 31.4" (79.7 cm) |
| 18 Months | 23.4 lb. (10.61 kg) | 31.8" (80.7 cm) |
| 19 Months | 23.9 lb. (10.84 kg) | 32.2" (81.7 cm) |
| 20 Months | 24.4 lb. (11.07 kg) | 32.6" (82.8 cm) |
| 21 Months | 24.9 lb. (11.3 kg) | 32.9" (83.5 cm) |
| 22 Months | 25.4 lb. (11.52 kg) | 33.4" (84.8 cm) |
| 23 Months | 25.9 lb. (11.75 kg) | 33.5" (85.1 cm) |
Between 2 and 20 years, our bodies undergo two very important and difficult phases of our lives – Puberty, and growth spurts. Being supportive of your kids is the best thing a parent can do at this stage, as those hormonal changes can be mean sometimes.
The height-weight ratio chart for male toddlers to young adults. (2-20 years)
| Age | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Years | 27.5 lb. (12.47 kg) | 34.2" (86.8 cm) |
| 3 Years | 31.0 lb. (14.06 kg) | 37.5" (95.2 cm) |
| 4 Years | 36.0 lb. (16.33 kg) | 40.3" (102.3 cm) |
| 5 Years | 40.5 lb. (18.37 kg) | 43.0" (109.2 cm) |
| 6 Years | 45.5 lb. (20.64 kg) | 45.5" (115.5 cm) |
| 7 Years | 50.5 lb. (22.9 kg) | 48.0" (121.9 cm) |
| 8 Years | 56.5 lb. (25.63 kg) | 50.4" (128 cm) |
| 9 Years | 63.0 lb. (28.58 kg) | 52.5" (133.3 cm) |
| 10 Years | 70.5 lb. (32 kg) | 54.5" (138.4 cm) |
| 11 Years | 78.5 lb. (35.6 kg) | 56.5" (143.5 cm) |
| 12 Years | 88.0 lb. (39.92 kg) | 58.7" (149.1 cm) |
| 13 Years | 100.0 lb. (45.36 kg) | 61.5" (156.2 cm) |
| 14 Years | 112.0 lb. (50.8 kg) | 64.5" (163.8 cm) |
| 15 Years | 123.5 lb. (56.02 kg) | 67.0" (170.1 cm) |
| 16 Years | 134.0 lb. (60.78 kg) | 68.3" (173.4 cm) |
| 17 Years | 142.0 lb. (64.41 kg) | 69.0" (175.2 cm) |
| 18 Years | 147.5 lb. (66.9 kg) | 69.2" (175.7 cm) |
| 19 Years | 152.0 lb. (68.95 kg) | 69.5" (176.5 cm) |
| 20 Years | 155.0 lb. (70.3 kg) | 69.7" (177 cm) |
The height-weight ratio chart for female toddlers to young adults (2-20 years)
| Age | Weight | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Years | 26.5 lb. (12.02 kg) | 33.7" (85.5 cm) |
| 3 Years | 31.5 lb. (14.29 kg) | 37.0" (94 cm) |
| 4 Years | 34.0 lb. (15.42 kg) | 39.5" (100.3 cm) |
| 5 Years | 39.5 lb. (17.92 kg) | 42.5" (107.9 cm) |
| 6 Years | 44.0 lb. (19.96 kg) | 45.5" (115.5 cm) |
| 7 Years | 49.5 lb. (22.45 kg) | 47.7" (121.1 cm) |
| 8 Years | 57.0 lb. (25.85 kg) | 50.5" (128.2 cm) |
| 9 Years | 62.0 lb. (28.12 kg) | 52.5" (133.3 cm) |
| 10 Years | 70.5 lb. (31.98 kg) | 54.5" (138.4 cm) |
| 11 Years | 81.5 lb. (36.97 kg) | 56.7" (144 cm) |
| 12 Years | 91.5 lb. (41.5 kg) | 59.0" (149.8 cm) |
| 13 Years | 101.0 lb. (45.81 kg) | 61.7" (156.7 cm) |
| 14 Years | 105.0 lb. (47.63 kg) | 62.5" (158.7 cm) |
| 15 Years | 115.0 lb. (52.16 kg) | 62.9" (159.7 cm) |
| 16 Years | 118.0 lb. (53.52 kg) | 64.0" (162.5 cm) |
| 17 Years | 120.0 lb. (54.43 kg) | 64.0" (162.5 cm) |
| 18 Years | 125.0 lb. (56.7 kg) | 64.2" (163 cm) |
| 19 Years | 126.0 lb. (57.15 kg) | 64.2" (163 cm) |
| 20 Years | 128.0 lb. (58.06 kg) | 64.3" (163.3 cm) |
Keep in mind that the charts provided are just rough estimates. The journey of growth and development, especially during those teenage years, is unique for each individual, whether they’re tiny tots or towering teenagers. So, if you ever find yourself pondering over your child’s height-to-weight ratio and it’s keeping you up at night, don’t hesitate to reach out to your trusted pediatrician or family doctor.
It is mandatory to monitor the height and weight ratio in adults to know their BMI. Height and weight ratio directly impact our BMI (Body Mass Index). This is the way to calculate healthy fat in the body.
To calculate your BMI divide your weight in Kgs by height in a meter squared.
| BMI | ||
|---|---|---|
| BMI | < 18.5 | UNDERWEIGHT |
| BMI | 18.5 - 24.9 | HEALTHY HEIGHT-WEIGHT RATIO |
| BMI | 25.0 - 29.9 | OVERWEIGHT |
| BMI | 30.0 < | OBESE |
Height and Weight Chart For Adult Male
| Height | Weight |
|---|---|
| 4′ 6″ (137 cm) | 63/77 lb (28.5/34.9 kg) |
| 4′ 7″ (140 cm) | 68/84 lb (30.8/38.1 kg) |
| 4′ 8″ (142 cm) | 74/90 lb (33.5/40.8 kg) |
| 4′ 9″ (145 cm) | 79/97 lb (35.8/43.9 kg) |
| 4′ 10″ (147 cm) | 85/103 lb (38.5/46.7 kg) |
| 4′ 11″ (150 cm) | 90/110 lb (40.8/49.9 kg) |
| 5′ 0″ (152 cm) | 95/117 lb (43.1/53 kg) |
| 5′ 1″ (155 cm) | 101/123 lb (45.8/55.8 kg) |
| 5′ 2″ (157 cm) | 106/130 lb (48.1/58.9 kg) |
| 5′ 3″ (160 cm) | 112/136 lb (50.8/61.6 kg) |
| 5′ 4″ (163 cm) | 117/143 lb (53/64.8 kg) |
| 5′ 5″ (165 cm) | 122/150 lb (55.3/68 kg) |
| 5′ 6″ (168 cm) | 128/156 lb (58/70.7 kg) |
| 5′ 7″ (170 cm) | 133/163 lb (60.3/73.9 kg) |
| 5′ 8″ (173 cm) | 139/169 lb (63/76.6 kg) |
| 5′ 9″ (175 cm) | 144/176 lb (65.3/79.8 kg) |
| 5′ 10″ (178 cm) | 149/183 lb (67.6/83 kg) |
| 5′ 11″ (180 cm) | 155/189 lb (70.3/85.7 kg) |
| 6′ 0″ (183 cm) | 160/196 lb (72.6/88.9 kg) |
| 6′ 1″ (185 cm) | 166/202 lb (75.3/91.6 kg) |
| 6′ 2″ (188 cm) | 171/209 lb (77.5/94.8 kg) |
| 6′ 3″ (191 cm) | 176/216 lb (79.8/98 kg) |
| 6′ 4″ (193 cm) | 182/222 lb (82.5/100.6 kg) |
Height and Weight Chart For Adult Female
| Height | Weight |
|---|---|
| 4′ 6″ (137 cm) | 63/77 lb (28.5/34.9 kg) |
| 4′ 7″ (140 cm) | 68/83 lb (30.8/37.6 kg) |
| 4′ 8″ (142 cm) | 72/88 lb (32.6/39.9 kg) |
| 4′ 9″ (145 cm) | 77/94 lb (34.9/42.6 kg) |
| 4′ 10″ (147 cm) | 81/99 lb (36.4/44.9 kg) |
| 4′ 11″ (150 cm) | 86/105 lb (39/47.6 kg) |
| 5′ 0″ (152 cm) | 90/110 lb (40.8/49.9 kg) |
| 5′ 1″ (155 cm) | 95/116 lb (43.1/52.6 kg) |
| 5′ 2″ (157 cm) | 99/121 lb (44.9/54.9 kg) |
| 5′ 3″ (160 cm) | 104/127 lb (47.2/57.6 kg) |
| 5′ 4″ (163 cm) | 108/132 lb (49/59.9 kg) |
| 5′ 5″ (165 cm) | 113/138 lb (51.2/62.6 kg) |
| 5′ 6″ (168 cm) | 117/143 lb (53/64.8 kg) |
| 5′ 7″ (170 cm) | 122/149 lb (55.3/67.6 kg) |
| 5′ 8″ (173 cm) | 126/154 lb (57.1/69.8 kg) |
| 5′ 9″ (175 cm) | 131/160 lb (59.4/72.6 kg) |
| 5′ 10″ (178 cm) | 135/165 lb (61.2/74.8 kg) |
| 5′ 11″ (180 cm) | 140/171 lb (63.5/77.5 kg) |
| 6′ 0″ (183 cm) | 144/176 lb (65.3/79.8 kg) |
| 6′ 1″ (185 cm) | 149/182 lb (67.6/82.5 kg) |
| 6′ 2″ (188 cm) | 153/187 lb (69.4/84.8 kg) |
| 6′ 3″ (191 cm) | 158/193 lb (71.6/87.5 kg) |
| 6′ 4″ (193 cm) | 162/198 lb (73.5/89.8 kg) |
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Conclusion
Height is not a one size fits all concept. Every individual has their own genetic pool that plays a significant role in height growth. Apart from genetics, many lifestyle changes can also influence your child’s height. These charts are a friendly help guide to monitor your child’s growth, but not a rigid rule. Embrace your child’s uniqueness and enjoy the eventful journey of parenthood. In case of any doubts regarding your child’s growth please always refer to a pediatrician.
Happy Growing!!
Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding the chart helps parents and caregivers track their child’s growth progress and identify potential growth concerns early on. It also serves as a guide for maintaining a healthy lifestyle.
It’s recommended to refer to the chart during routine check-ups with your child’s pediatrician. Typically, these check-ups occur at regular intervals, such as annually or biannually, depending on your child’s age and health status.
It’s essential to remember that the chart provides average ranges, and individual growth patterns may vary. If you have concerns about your child’s growth, consult with their pediatrician for a thorough evaluation and personalized guidance.
Encourage a balanced diet rich in essential nutrients, regular physical activity, adequate sleep, and overall healthy lifestyle habits. Additionally, consulting with a healthcare professional can provide personalized recommendations based on your child’s specific needs.
Not necessarily. Every child grows at their own pace, and slight variations from the average range are common. However, persistent deviations may warrant further evaluation by a healthcare professional.
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