Reference chart
Kids scooter size chart by age and height
Set a kids scooter handlebar between hip and waist, about 50 to 60 percent of height: 17 to 20 in for a 2 year old, 21 to 26 in at age 5, 25 to 30 in at 8 and 30 to 36 in at 12. Use 3 wheels until about age 5.
This chart is for checking a scooter you already have in the cart. Find the child's age or height, read off the handlebar range, and compare it with the bar height range on the listing. The numbers follow the hip-to-waist rule, so the chart works for any brand.
| Age | Typical height | Handlebar (hip to waist) | Type | Guide |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | 34 in | 17 to 20 in | 3-wheel lean-to-steer | Age 2 |
| 3 | 37.5 in | 19 to 23 in | 3-wheel lean-to-steer | Age 3 |
| 4 | 40.5 in | 20 to 24 in | 3-wheel lean-to-steer | Age 4 |
| 5 | 43 in | 22 to 26 in | 2-wheel kick | Age 5 |
| 6 | 45.5 in | 23 to 27 in | 2-wheel kick | Age 6 |
| 7 | 48 in | 24 to 29 in | 2-wheel kick | Age 7 |
| 8 | 50.5 in | 25 to 30 in | 2-wheel kick | Age 8 |
| 9 | 52.5 in | 26 to 32 in | 2-wheel kick | Age 9 |
| 10 | 55 in | 28 to 33 in | 2-wheel kick | Age 10 |
| 11 | 57 in | 29 to 34 in | 2-wheel kick | Age 11 |
| 12 | 59.5 in | 30 to 36 in | 2-wheel kick | Age 12 |
Heights: CDC 50th percentile, boys and girls averaged. Hip about 0.5 and waist about 0.6 of standing height (CONVENTION).
Kick scooters with adjustable bars
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Wear a helmet every ride, and check your state and city rules on age, speed and where scooters may ride. This page is researched guidance, not professional, legal or medical advice. Specifications come from each product listing and can change; confirm on the listing before you buy.
