Typical height and growth left at 16
| Average height | Adult height reached | Typical growth left | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boys | 5′8½″ · 174 cm | 98% | 3 cm · 1.3 in |
| Girls | 5′4″ · 163 cm | 100% | 1 cm · 0.3 in |
Averages from CDC growth charts at exactly 16 years, compared with the chart's adult height at 20.
Boys at 16
Most boys are close to adult height. Late developers can still add a few centimetres.
Girls at 16
Most girls have finished growing.
Why an average isn't your answer
Two 16-year-olds of the same height can end up at very different adult heights, because one has done most of their growing and the other hasn't started. Your parents' heights and your current weight tell the calculator which one you are likely to be, so your range is far tighter than any average. Check signs you're still growing too.
