Qing Dynasty Gender Chart

清宫表

Dating back over 300 years to the Qing Dynasty imperial court, this chart cross-references the mother's lunar age with the month of conception to predict baby gender. One of China's most beloved folk traditions — for fun and cultural curiosity.

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Predict Baby Gender

Enter the mother's birth year and conception month

Mother's Birth Year

Conception Year

Conception Month

Uses traditional Chinese lunar age (虚岁) = conception year − birth year + 1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Qing Dynasty Gender Chart (清宫表)?: The Qing Court Gender Chart (清宫生男育女表) is a traditional Chinese chart said to have been kept in the Qing Dynasty imperial palace for over 300 years. It cross-references the mother's lunar age with the lunar month of conception to predict whether the baby will be a boy or girl.
How accurate is the chart?: From a scientific standpoint, the chart is no more accurate than a coin flip (roughly 50%). It has no biological basis. However, it remains one of China's most popular folk traditions and is cherished as a cultural artifact.
How is lunar age (虚岁) calculated?: In the traditional Chinese age-counting system (虚岁), you are considered 1 year old at birth, and everyone gains a year together at each Lunar New Year (Spring Festival). The simplified formula is: lunar age = conception year − birth year + 1.
Is the chart scientifically valid?: No. The chart is a folk tradition preserved for its cultural and historical value. A baby's biological sex is determined by chromosomes (XX for female, XY for male) at the moment of conception — not by charts or calendars. Please consult a medical professional for factual information.

⚠️ Cultural note: The Qing Court Gender Chart is a folk tradition preserved for its cultural and historical value. It is not a medical or scientific tool. Gender is determined by biology, not by charts. Enjoy it as a fascinating window into Chinese imperial culture.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Qing Dynasty Gender Chart (清宫表)?

The Qing Court Gender Chart (清宫生男育女表) is a traditional Chinese chart said to have been kept in the Qing Dynasty imperial palace for over 300 years. It cross-references the mother's lunar age with the lunar month of conception to predict whether the baby will be a boy or girl.

How accurate is the chart?

From a scientific standpoint, the chart is no more accurate than a coin flip (roughly 50%). It has no biological basis. However, it remains one of China's most popular folk traditions and is cherished as a cultural artifact.

How is lunar age (虚岁) calculated?

In the traditional Chinese age-counting system (虚岁), you are considered 1 year old at birth, and everyone gains a year together at each Lunar New Year (Spring Festival). The simplified formula is: lunar age = conception year − birth year + 1.

Is the chart scientifically valid?

No. The chart is a folk tradition preserved for its cultural and historical value. A baby's biological sex is determined by chromosomes (XX for female, XY for male) at the moment of conception — not by charts or calendars. Please consult a medical professional for factual information.