Kick scooter sizing
What size scooter for a 12 year old?
A typical 12 year old (59.5 in tall) needs a 2-wheel kick scooter with the handlebar set between 30 and 36 in from the ground, which is hip to waist height. Choose a bar that adjusts through that range and a weight rating well above 89 lb so it lasts.
At 12 most kids fit adult kick scooters. If they want tricks, size a pro scooter by height, not age.
Handlebar height for a 12 year old
| Child height | Hip (bar low) | Waist (bar high) |
|---|---|---|
| 56.5 in (shorter) | 28 in | 34 in |
| 59.5 in (typical) | 30 in | 36 in |
| 62.5 in (taller) | 31 in | 38 in |
Heights are CDC 50th percentile for age 12, boys and girls averaged. The hip-to-waist rule is the convention kick-scooter makers size their adjustable bars around: lower gives more control, higher is more comfortable for cruising.
Kick scooters whose listing covers age 12
| Scooter | Price | Listing says |
|---|---|---|
| Razor Scooter A Model Kick Scooter | $31.97 | check listing |
| Razor Scooter A Model Kick Scooter | $31.97 | check listing |
| Razor Scooter A Model Kick Scooter | $31.99 | check listing |
| Razor Scooter A3 Model Kick Scooter | $32.99 | check listing |
| CALCHELE Kids Kick Scooter Ages 6-12 | $37.87 | ages 6-12 |
| Razor Scooter A3 Model Kick Scooter | $37.99 | check listing |
| Razor Scooter A Model Kick Scooter | $44.38 | check listing |
| Razor Scooter A Model Kick Scooter | $44.99 | check listing |
| GRENYX Scooters for Kids 8-12 | $45.11 | 240 lb max · 8 in wheels |
| Sorlikz Scooters for Kids 8-12 | $46.98 | 240 lb max · 8 in wheels |
| Razor Scooter A3 Model Kick Scooter | $54 | check listing |
| Hurtle Teenager Kick Scooter | $56.99 | 220 lb max · 8 in wheels |
| Hurtle Lightweight and Foldable Kick Scooter | $60.99 | 220 lb max |
| LaScoota Kick Scooter for Kids Ages 12+ | $65.99 | 220 lb max · 8 in wheels · ages 12+ |
Scooters for a 12 year old, and a S helmet
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Thinking electric? See the best electric scooter for a 12 year old. Skatepark-curious? Size a pro scooter by height.
Other ages
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- Scooter size for a 7 year old
- Scooter size for a 8 year old
- Scooter size for a 9 year old
- Scooter size for a 10 year old
- Scooter size for a 11 year old
Questions riders ask
What size scooter does a 12 year old need?
Set the handlebar between hip and waist height. For a typical 12 year old at 59.5 in that is about 30 to 36 in from the ground. Measure your own child standing in shoes, since heights at any age vary by 5 in or more, and pick a scooter whose adjustable bar range covers the measurement with room to grow.
Should a 12 year old ride a 3-wheel or 2-wheel scooter?
At 12, most kids are ready for two wheels if they can glide with both feet on the deck and stop with the rear foot brake. A child still wobbly on two wheels can stay on a 3-wheel model a while longer; there is no rush.
What helmet size does a 12 year old wear?
A typical 12 year old's head measures about 54.5 cm around, usually a S helmet. Measure about 1 in above the eyebrows and choose a CPSC-certified helmet whose stated fit range covers the number; the helmet size calculator converts inches to centimeters.
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.