Growth Velocity Calculator - Track Growth Rate
Professional growth velocity analysis to track your child's growth rate over time. Identify growth spurts, predict future growth, and get clinical-grade growth pattern analysis.
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Growth Measurements
Age: 10 years
Height: 4'7.1"
Date: 1/1/2020
Age: 11 years
Height: 4'9.5"
Date: 1/1/2021
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Understanding Growth Velocity
Growth velocity measures how fast a child grows over time, typically expressed as centimeters or inches per year. This measurement is crucial for identifying normal growth patterns, growth spurts, and potential growth disorders.
Normal Growth Velocity by Age
- Infants (0-1 year): ~25 cm/year (very rapid growth)
- Toddlers (1-2 years): ~12 cm/year (decelerating)
- Children (2-12 years): ~5-7 cm/year (steady growth)
- Adolescents (12-18 years): 3-12 cm/year (variable due to puberty)
Clinical Significance
Growth velocity tracking helps healthcare providers identify:
- Growth hormone deficiency or excess
- Nutritional deficiencies affecting growth
- Chronic diseases impacting development
- Early or delayed puberty
- Genetic growth disorders
When to Seek Medical Attention
Consider consulting a pediatrician if you notice:
- Growth velocity consistently below 4 cm/year after age 2
- Sudden deceleration in growth rate
- Periods with no measurable growth for 6+ months
- Growth velocity above 12 cm/year outside of expected puberty