Enter the nationality percentages of two parents into the calculator to determine the estimated nationality percentage of their child. This calculator assumes equal contribution from both parents.
Nationality Percentage Formula
The following formula is used to calculate the child’s nationality percentage.
CNP = (PNP1 + PNP2) / 2
Variables:
- CNP is the child’s nationality percentage (%)
- PNP1 is Parent 1’s nationality percentage (%)
- PNP2 is Parent 2’s nationality percentage (%)
To calculate the child’s nationality percentage, average the nationality percentages of both parents.
What is Nationality Percentage?
Nationality percentage refers to the estimated percentage of a person’s ancestry that comes from a particular nation or region. It is often used in the context of genetic ancestry testing where individuals can learn about their heritage. The nationality percentage is a way to quantify the complex mixture of genetic material that has been passed down from one’s ancestors.
How to Calculate Nationality Percentage?
The following steps outline how to calculate the Nationality Percentage.
- First, determine Parent 1’s nationality percentage (PNP1).
- Next, determine Parent 2’s nationality percentage (PNP2).
- Use the formula CNP = (PNP1 + PNP2) / 2 to calculate the child’s nationality percentage.
- Finally, enter the parents’ percentages into the calculator to get the child’s estimated nationality percentage.
Example Problem :
Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.
Parent 1’s nationality percentage (PNP1) = 50%
Parent 2’s nationality percentage (PNP2) = 70%