Body Surface Area Calculator

Estimate body surface area with the Mosteller formula.

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About this calculator

The Body Surface Area Calculator helps you Estimate body surface area with the Mosteller formula. Enter your own values to get an instant result, then use the graph and table to understand how the inputs affect the answer. Calculations run in your browser and are not sent to CalcifyNow.

How the calculation works

Enter Height (cm), Weight (kg). The calculator validates the inputs and updates the answer, chart and breakdown without sending your values to the server.

Formula and method

Mosteller BSA = square root of height(cm) × weight(kg) ÷ 3,600.

The result is recalculated whenever you change an input. Use consistent units throughout and keep the displayed rounding in mind when comparing with another source.

Worked example

Use the calculator's pre-filled values as a worked example:

  • Height (cm): 175
  • Weight (kg): 70

Change one value at a time to see how it affects the result, graph and table.

How to interpret the result

Read the main result together with the supporting values. The graph shows the relationship visually, while the table makes each step easier to inspect.

Common uses

  • Understand a personal measurement or target.
  • Compare different inputs without saving personal data.
  • Use the estimate to prepare better questions for a qualified professional.

Limitations and common mistakes

This calculator cannot account for medical history, diagnosis, medication or every individual factor. It is informational and is not medical advice.

COMMON QUESTIONS

Frequently asked questions

What does the Body Surface Area Calculator calculate?

Estimate body surface area with the Mosteller formula.

What information do I need for the Body Surface Area Calculator?

Have these values ready: Height (cm), Weight (kg). Labels beside each field explain the expected unit or format.

How accurate is the Body Surface Area Calculator?

It applies the formula shown on this page. Its accuracy depends on the accuracy of your inputs and the assumptions described below the calculator.

How should I interpret the Body Surface Area result?

Treat the result as an informational estimate, not a diagnosis. Individual history and circumstances may change how a health measurement should be interpreted.

Can I use the Body Surface Area Calculator for an important decision?

Use it as an informed estimate, then confirm important decisions with current official information or a qualified professional.

Are my calculation inputs saved or shared?

No. The calculation runs locally in your browser. CalcifyNow does not submit your input values to its database.

Sources and review

Written byCalcifyNow Editorial Team