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Body Surface Area Calculator

Calculate your total Body Surface Area using the standard Mosteller formula.

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Formula

BSA = √((Height in cm × Weight in kg) / 3600)

Example

A person 170cm tall and weighing 70kg has an estimated BSA of 1.82 m².

Frequently Asked Questions

Body Surface Area is often used in clinical settings to calculate medication dosages and assess fluid requirements, as it is a better indicator of metabolic mass than body weight alone.
The Du Bois formula is widely used, but the Mosteller formula is also very popular due to its simpler calculation.

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