If a 5'10 man and a 6'1 woman have kids, how tall are they likely to end up?

[Anonymous]

[ChrisMaster69]

Greatly depends on their parents, grandparents etc.

they could both be the smallest in their respective families.

a friends daughter is 6’2 and her parents are 5’10 ish

however her uncle and aunt on fathers side are 6’4 and 6’2.

[OlderAndWiser]

Between 5' 6" and 5' 9"

[Asker]

So the most likely outcome is the children will not outgrow even the shorter dad?

[OlderAndWiser]

There is a principle in genetics called "regression towards the mean." Google it.

[Anonymous]

Both are recessive genes so most likely normal height but small chance of being too tall or too short for their sex.

[Blackcosmo]

Very close to 6 ft or taller. They will be quite tall regardless.

[WhitneySnow]

Probably around six feet or taller

[Asker]

How likely is it that if they have a daughter, she'll outgrow the father?

[WhitneySnow]

Possible. I’m not sure exactly how likely.

[Asker]

Alright. Thanks for answering :)

[WhitneySnow]

Np 😊