# Children's Acetaminophen (Tylenol) Dosage Calculator

Published by: KinToolkit
Canonical URL: https://kintoolkit.com/childrens-tylenol-dosage-calculator
Language: en-US
Label sources checked: 2026-09-17 (source verification, not clinical review)

Find children's acetaminophen label directions using a weight or age range and matching the bottle strength. This educational calculator does not replace the medicine label or advice from a healthcare professional.

## How this acetaminophen calculator works

Match the Children’s or Infants’ Tylenol bottle and its printed concentration before choosing a range. The calculator shows label directions for the selected bottle; it does not determine whether acetaminophen is appropriate for your child.

## Does this tool use weight or age?

The Tylenol flow starts with weight ranges and offers an age-range fallback. Read the age assumptions shown in the tool and the full manufacturer guidance before using the directions.


## Supported bottles

| Bottle | Ingredient | Strength | Uses |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Children’s TYLENOL | Acetaminophen | 160 mg / 5 mL | Weight or age |
| Infants’ TYLENOL | Acetaminophen | 160 mg / 5 mL | Weight or age |

US liquid products shown here only. Do not apply these amounts to another strength, formulation or country’s product. Use the measuring device supplied with your bottle and read the full label; this page does not reproduce every warning.

## Children’s TYLENOL — 160 mg / 5 mL

Use weight if known; otherwise use age. The weight and age columns are alternatives from the label, not a formula. If the child is outside the listed age range or the weight falls outside a printed band, ask a clinician. Do not interpolate.

| Weight (lb) | Age on label | Label amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Under 24 | Under 2 years | Ask your child’s doctor |
| 24–35 | 2–3 years | 5 mL |
| 36–47 | 4–5 years | 7.5 mL |
| 48–59 | 6–8 years | 10 mL |
| 60–71 | 9–10 years | 12.5 mL |
| 72–95 | 11 years | 15 mL |

Label interval: every 4 hours while symptoms last. No more than 5 doses in 24 hours. Do not combine with another medicine containing acetaminophen.

[Full TYLENOL label guidance](https://www.tylenol.com/safety-dosing/dosage-for-children-infants)

## Infants’ TYLENOL — 160 mg / 5 mL

Use weight if known; otherwise use age. The weight and age columns are alternatives from the label, not a formula. If the child is outside the listed age range or the weight falls outside a printed band, ask a clinician. Do not interpolate.

| Weight (lb) | Age on label | Label amount |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Under 24 | Under 2 years | Ask your child’s doctor |
| 24–35 | 2–3 years | 5 mL |

Label interval: every 4 hours while symptoms last. No more than 5 doses in 24 hours. Do not combine with another medicine containing acetaminophen.

[Full TYLENOL label guidance](https://www.tylenol.com/safety-dosing/dosage-for-children-infants)

## Methodology and attribution

KinToolkit organizes the selected US liquid medicine labels into bottle-matching tools and reference tables. The calculator and these tables use the same range lookup, not a continuous weight formula. Manufacturer labels are the primary sources; this summary does not establish an independently validated or clinically reviewed dosing protocol.

## Before using label directions

Verify the active ingredient, concentration and warnings on your own package. KinToolkit is an independent educational tool, not a medical professional or a substitute for your child’s clinician. The brands mentioned above are not affiliated with KinToolkit.

## Sources

- [Tylenol: children and infants dosing guidance](https://www.tylenol.com/safety-dosing/dosage-for-children-infants)
- [American Academy of Pediatrics: acetaminophen for fever and pain](https://www.healthychildren.org/English/safety-prevention/at-home/medication-safety/pages/acetaminophen-for-fever-and-pain.aspx)

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