Does the "double height at 2" prediction for adult height really work?

Question

Does the "double height at 2" prediction for adult height really work?

I'm about 14 1/2, i'm a girl, i weigh 120 pounds, shoe size 8. I'm currently 5'6". I've always been a little tall for my age. I was 35" when i was two, so will that mean i will be 5'10"?

Answer 1

You probably won't grow more than 2" after you get your period.

Answer 2

not all the time i was predicted to be 6'4" or taller but im only 5'7" and stopped growing, turns out i just had an early growth spurt. every person is unique so using a genral rule is not going to apply to absolutely everyone

Answer 3

It may or may not. It's not exact, and it's generally more accurate for boys, though never perfect. One thing that usually is a good way to tell if you're going to grow much more is to look at how long you've had your period. Almost all girls are done growing within 2 years of their first one, so if you're closing in on the 2 year mark, you are probably almost done.