Note: This calculator uses WHO growth chart data. Your pediatrician is the best source for growth assessment. Read disclaimer.

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Baby Growth Percentile Calculator

Track your baby's growth against WHO growth charts

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Weight Percentile
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Length Percentile
Weight
3rd 15th 50th 85th 97th
Length
3rd 15th 50th 85th 97th
Remember: Percentiles show how your baby compares to others of the same age and sex. A baby at the 25th percentile is not "underweight" - they're simply smaller than 75% of babies. What matters most is that your baby follows their own growth curve consistently over time.

Growth Chart FAQs

What do growth percentiles mean?

A percentile shows where your baby falls compared to other babies of the same age and sex. If your baby is at the 40th percentile for weight, it means 40% of babies weigh less and 60% weigh more. Being at a higher or lower percentile doesn't mean "better" or "worse."

Should I be worried if my baby is in a low percentile?

Not necessarily. Healthy babies come in all sizes. What matters is that your baby is growing consistently along their own curve. A baby who's always been at the 15th percentile and continues to track there is doing great. Concern arises when a baby drops significantly from their usual curve.

Why does my pediatrician use different charts?

The WHO charts (used here) are recommended for babies 0-24 months and are based on breastfed infants as the standard. The CDC charts are often used for older children. Your pediatrician may use either depending on your baby's age and feeding method.

When should growth be a concern?

Talk to your pediatrician if: your baby drops more than 2 percentile lines (e.g., from 75th to 25th), is below the 3rd or above the 97th percentile, or isn't gaining weight appropriately. Your doctor will evaluate the full picture including feeding, development, and family history.