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Paediatric Weight Estimation

Paediatric Weight Estimation

Age group

Enter age to see estimated weight.

Useful to know

  • • Babies lose up to 10% of birth weight in the first 7–10 days.
  • • Birth weight is regained by the second week.
  • • Weight gain in the first 3 months: ~25 g/day.
  • • Birth weight doubles by 5 months, triples by 1 year.
Show formula

Infant (0–12 months): (Age in months × 0.5) + 4 kg
Child (1–10 years): (Age in years + 4) × 2 kg