Baby Weight Percentile Calculator
Weight Percentile by Age
Compare your baby's weight to WHO growth standards
Formula
Z-Score = (Weight - WHO Median) / SD | Percentile estimated from z-score using WHO growth standards. SD ≈ 12% of median weight. Weight: lbs × 0.4536 = kg.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a baby weight percentile?
A weight percentile shows how your baby's weight compares to other babies of the same age and gender. For example, the 50th percentile means your baby weighs more than 50% of babies and less than 50%. The 25th-75th percentile range is considered normal.
How often should I check my baby's weight percentile?
Pediatricians typically track weight at each well-baby visit: at 1, 2, 4, 6, 9, and 12 months in the first year. The trend over time matters more than any single measurement. Consistent growth along a percentile curve is usually healthy.
Should I be worried if my baby is in a low percentile?
Not necessarily. Babies come in all sizes. What matters most is that your baby follows a consistent growth curve. A sudden drop across two or more percentile lines may warrant further evaluation by your pediatrician.
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