Body Surface Area Calculator
⚕️ Health Disclaimer: This BSA calculator is for informational and educational purposes only. Medical dosing decisions should always be made by a qualified healthcare professional.
Calculate your Body Surface Area (BSA) using the Mosteller formula, commonly used as a reference in medical dosing and clinical calculations.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Body Surface Area (BSA)?
BSA is the estimated total surface area of the human body, commonly used in medicine for calculating drug dosages, especially in chemotherapy and pediatrics.
What formula is used to calculate BSA?
This calculator uses the Mosteller formula: BSA = √(height in cm × weight in kg / 3600), which is widely used for its simplicity and accuracy.
Is BSA the same for everyone with the same height?
No, BSA depends on both height and weight, so two people of the same height but different weights will have different BSA values.