Girls stop growing around age 14-15, about 2 years after the onset of menstruation. Factors which Influence the Height of Girls Genetics: How tall a girl will be is likely to be a similar to her parents. read more
Puberty hits boys slightly later than it does girls. In general, boys begin puberty between the ages of 12 and 15 years. This means their biggest growth spurt happens about two years after it does with girls. Most boys stop gaining height by age 16, but their muscles may continue to develop. read more
Girls usually stop growing in height when puberty has finished. This is the time when the hormones, nutrients and genes have reached their peak in regard to being used for growth. After a girl's first period it is usually between one to three years when she will stop growing and the amount of growth after that first period averages at about one to two inches per year. read more