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Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator

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Estimates the total surface area of the human body, often used for chemotherapy dosing.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Weight (kg) and Height (cm) 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

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

Body Surface Area (BSA): 1.848143018 m²

Child - Typical

Weight (kg): 25 kg; Height (cm): 120 cm

Body Surface Area (BSA): 0.9076057335 m²

Tall Adult

Weight (kg): 80 kg; Height (cm): 185 cm

Body Surface Area (BSA): 2.036474945 m²

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Important

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