Body Surface Area Mosteller
Calculate body surface area using the Mosteller formula.
Body Surface Area Mosteller measurements
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How to calculate body surface area mosteller
This calculator estimates body surface area using the Mosteller formula — the same widely used clinical formula found under multiple names, based on height and weight.
How the calculation works
Body surface area = √((Height × Weight) ÷ 3600), with height in cm and weight in kg, result in square meters.
Example
A person 160 cm tall weighing 60 kg: BSA = √((160×60)÷3600) = √2.67 ≈ 1.63 m².
Frequently asked questions
How is Result calculated?
Result = sqrt(([Height] × [Weight]) ÷ 3600).
Is the Body Surface Area Mosteller free to use?
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Body Surface Area Mosteller
Body surface area = √((Height × Weight) ÷ 3600), with height in cm and weight in kg, result in square meters.
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Pro Tips for Body Surface Area Mosteller
- Always use cm and kg with this formula — converting from inches and pounds first is necessary if that's how you have your measurements.
- This is the same Mosteller BSA formula used in various medical dosing and physiological calculations, just possibly under a different calculator name on different pages.
Common Body Surface Area Mosteller Mistakes to Avoid
- Entering height in inches or weight in pounds without converting to cm and kg, which this formula specifically requires.
When to Use This Calculator
This calculator estimates body surface area using the Mosteller formula — the same widely used clinical formula found under multiple names, based on height and weight.