Body Surface Area Calculator

Calculate your Body Surface Area (BSA) using proven medical formulas. Essential for medication dosing, chemotherapy protocols, and physiological assessments.

Body Measurements

lbs

Body Surface Area Results

2.01
Body Surface Area (m²)
178
Height (cm)
82
Weight (kg)
Formula used: DuBois
BSA category: Average
BSA in sq ft: 21.6
BMI: 25.9

Formula Comparison

DuBois Formula 2.01 m²
Most commonly used in medical practice
Mosteller Formula 1.98 m²
Simple and accurate for adults
Haycock Formula 2.00 m²
Good alternative method
Boyd Formula 1.99 m²
Preferred for pediatric patients

Medical Applications

Cardiac index range: 2.5-4.0 L/min/m²
Burn assessment: Rule of Nines applicable
Renal clearance: Normalized to BSA

BSA Reference Ranges

Average adult male: 1.9-2.2 m²
Average adult female: 1.6-1.9 m²
Newborn: 0.25 m²
Child (10 years): 1.14 m²
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Understanding Body Surface Area

What is BSA

Body Surface Area (BSA) is a measurement of the total surface area of the human body. It's more accurate than body weight for medical dosing and physiological calculations.

Medical Applications

BSA is crucial for chemotherapy dosing, cardiac output calculations, metabolic rate estimates, and burn assessment using the Rule of Nines.

Formula Differences

DuBois is most common in clinical practice, Mosteller is simpler and equally accurate, Boyd includes age making it better for pediatrics, and Haycock offers good alternatives.

Clinical Importance

BSA provides more accurate dosing than weight-based calculations, especially for medications with narrow therapeutic windows like chemotherapy agents and cardiac medications.

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