๐ Body Surface Area Calculator
An approximation based on the Mosteller formula.
Body surface area (BSA)1.818 mยฒ
Enter height and weight to calculate body surface area (BSA) using the Mosteller formula. BSA is widely used in medicine, for example in calculating medication dosages.
How to use
- Enter height (cm).
- Enter weight (kg).
- Body surface area (mยฒ) is calculated automatically.
FAQ
What formula does this use?
The Mosteller formula: BSA(mยฒ) = โ(height(cm) ร weight(kg) / 3600), one of the standard approximations widely used in clinical practice.
Whatโs a typical adult BSA?
Typical adult body surface area is roughly 1.6โ2.0 mยฒ.
What is BSA used for?
Itโs used to calculate chemotherapy drug dosages, IV fluid volumes, and to normalize medical indices like cardiac index. Always follow your physicianโs guidance for actual medical decisions.