This version was machine-translated from German and has not been medically reviewed. The authoritative version is the German version.

CDC 2–20 years

Weight, height, weight-for-height and BMI-for-age according to CDC 2000

About this calculator

Percentiles and z-score for weight-for-age, height-for-age, BMI-for-age and weight-for-height (up to 121.5 cm) according to the CDC 2000 curves for children and adolescents.

The z-score (SDS) describes the deviation from the median in standard deviations; the percentile is the proportion of the reference population with a smaller value.

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Reference and license

CDC 2000 Pediatric – 2–20 years.
Kuczmarski RJ, Ogden CL, Guo SS, et al. 2000 CDC growth charts for the United States: methods and development. Vital Health Stat 11. 2002;(246):1–190. License: public domain (US federal agency). Source
CDC 2000 BMI – 2–20 years.
Kuczmarski RJ, Ogden CL, Guo SS, et al. 2000 CDC growth charts for the United States: methods and development. Vital Health Stat 11. 2002;(246):1–190. License: public domain (US federal agency). Source
CDC Weight-for-Height – 77–121.5 cm height.
Kuczmarski RJ, Ogden CL, Guo SS, et al. 2000 CDC growth charts for the United States: methods and development. Vital Health Stat 11. 2002;(246):1–190. License: public domain (US federal agency). Source

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Note

Calculation aid for healthcare professionals. Percentiles and z-scores describe the position of a measured value in the reference population; clinical assessment remains with the treating physician.

Review date of the German original: 2026-11-05 · Methodology

For parents (in German): Percentile calculator (kinderarzt.net)

Frequently asked questions

CDC 2–20 years: What does this calculator compute?

Percentiles and z-score for weight-for-age, height-for-age, BMI-for-age and weight-for-height (up to 121.5 cm) according to the CDC 2000 curves for children and adolescents.

CDC 2–20 years: Which sources is this calculator based on?

Kuczmarski RJ, Ogden CL, Guo SS, et al. 2000 CDC growth charts for the United States: methods and development. Vital Health Stat 11. 2002;(246):1–190.