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WHO 0-5y weight/height percentiles

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Child Growth Standards: WHO 0-5y weight/height percentiles. Child Growth Standards uses standard health formulas to compute accurate results instantly.

kg
cm
Assessment (WHO 2006)
Weight：P50–P97 — upper-middle, normal
Height：P3–P50 — lower-middle, normal
Weight P3–P977.7–12.0 kg
Weight P509.6 kg
Height P3–P9771.0–80.5 cm
Height P5075.7 cm

Reference lookup

  1. 1WHO 2006 standards, boys, 12 months
  2. 2Weight reference: P3=7.7 / P50=9.6 / P97=12.0 kg → child 9.6 kg: P50–P97 — upper-middle, normal
  3. 3Height reference: P3=71.0 / P50=75.7 / P97=80.5 cm → child 75 cm: P3–P50 — lower-middle, normal

WHO weight table (kg, P50)

Month0369121824364860
Boy3.36.47.98.99.610.912.214.316.318.3
Girl3.25.87.38.28.910.211.513.916.118.2
A single measurement means little — what matters is the child following their own growth CURVE across consecutive checkups. P3–P97 is the normal band; crossing two percentile lines (up or down) warrants a pediatric visit. Measure recumbent length (not standing height) before age 2.

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Child Growth Standards formula

Child Growth Standards uses standard health formulas to compute accurate results instantly.

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How do I use the Child Growth Standards?
Open the page and fill in the input fields — results update automatically. WHO 0-5y weight/height percentiles.
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Results follow published international standards (WHO, ACE, IOM) and are for reference only.
Can this replace medical advice?
No. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional for health decisions.
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Based on WHO, ACE, IOM and other published international standards. Last updated: 2025-07

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