Body Surface Area Calculator

Use our free Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator to quickly estimate BSA in square meters, based on height and weight. Perfect for healthcare professionals, researchers, and patients.

BSA Formula

[ BSA = sqrt{frac{Height times Weight}{3600}} ]
Example:
Height = 170 cm, Weight = 65 kg BSA = √((170 × 65) ÷ 3600) = √(11050 ÷ 3600) = √3.07 ≈ 1.75 m²

BSA is important in medicine for drug dosing, chemotherapy calculations, and assessing metabolic functions.

How this BSA calculator works

This calculator estimates body surface area using the Mosteller or DuBois formula. By inputting height and weight, it provides a quick and reliable BSA measurement used in healthcare for treatment planning and clinical assessments.

When to use this BSA calculator

Calculating chemotherapy or other drug dosages

Assessing basal metabolic rate and energy needs

Clinical research and medical studies

Pediatric dosing adjustments

Hospital or pharmacy treatment planning

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Hospitals & Healthcare Providers

8–15%
net margin

Pharmaceutical Companies

15–25%
net margin

Medical Device Manufacturers

20–30%
net margin

Insurance Providers

10–20%
net margin

General Construction/Contracting

15–30%
net margin

Cleaning Services

50–70%
net margin

These benchmarks help illustrate how medical services and tools like BSA calculations support broader healthcare efficiency and profitability.

Frequently Asked Questions

It provides a widely accepted estimate using standard formulas. Exact BSA may vary slightly between formulas.

The Mosteller formula is simplest and commonly used, while DuBois is historically popular in research.

Yes—BSA formulas apply to both pediatric and adult patients.

It standardizes drug dosing and assesses body metabolism more accurately than weight alone.

No—it's an estimate. Always confirm with a healthcare professional.

Yes—convert height (in) and weight (lb) to cm and kg, or use a calculator that handles unit conversion.

Around 1.7–2.0 m² depending on height and weight.

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