Mosteller Body Surface Area Calculator
Estimate body surface area from metric height and weight using the Mosteller formula.
Mosteller Body Surface Area measurements
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How to calculate mosteller body surface area
This calculator estimates body surface area using the Mosteller formula — a widely used method in medicine for dosing certain medications and calculating physiological parameters.
How the calculation works
BSA = √((Height × Weight) ÷ 3600), with height in cm and weight in kg, giving a result in square meters.
Example
A person 170 cm tall weighing 70 kg: √((170×70)÷3600) = √3.31 ≈ 1.82 m².
Frequently asked questions
How is Result calculated?
Result = sqrt([Height] × [Weight] ÷ 3600).
Is the Mosteller Body Surface Area Calculator free to use?
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Mosteller Body Surface Area Calculator
BSA = √((Height × Weight) ÷ 3600), with height in cm and weight in kg, giving a result in square meters.
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Pro Tips for Mosteller Body Surface Area
- This formula specifically requires height in centimeters and weight in kilograms — convert from inches/pounds first if needed.
- The Mosteller formula is one of several BSA formulas used clinically; always use the specific formula required by a given medical protocol or prescriber.
Common Mosteller Body Surface Area Mistakes to Avoid
- Entering height in inches or weight in pounds without converting to cm and kg, which this formula specifically requires for a correct result.
When to Use This Calculator
This calculator estimates body surface area using the Mosteller formula — a widely used method in medicine for dosing certain medications and calculating physiological parameters.