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Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator

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Estimates the total surface area of a human body using various formulas. Body surface area (BSA) is the measured or calculated surface of a human body. For many clinical purposes, BSA is a better indicator of metabolic mass than body weight because it is less affected by abnormal body fat. BSA is an important factor in many physiological and clinical situations.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Height, Weight, and Formula in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Body Surface Area (BSA) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Average Adult

Height: 175 cm; Weight: 75 kg; Formula: Mosteller

Body Surface Area (BSA): 1.90940654 m²

Small Child

Height: 100 cm; Weight: 20 kg; Formula: Mosteller

Body Surface Area (BSA): 0.7453559925 m²

Tall Adult

Height: 190 cm; Weight: 90 kg; Formula: Mosteller

Body Surface Area (BSA): 2.179449472 m²

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.