To determine the percentile of your child's weight, you can use a weight percentile calculator based on the CDC growth chart data. The percentile shows how your child's weight compares to other children of the same age. A percentile of 50% represents the average weight, while a value below 50% means the child weighs less than the average, and a value above 50% means the child is above average
. For example, if you have an 8-year-old girl who weighs 90 pounds, she would fall in the 98th percentile, meaning she weighs more than 98% of 8-year-old girls and less than 2% of them
. It's important to note that a doctor or physician should be consulted to determine the child's weight status
