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Body Surface Area (Mosteller formula)

Height

cm
feet inches


Weight

kg
stones pounds

Body Surface Area (m2):

Body surface area (Mosteller formula) calculator

Interpretation:

  • Many chemotherapy drugs are dosed based on body surface area.
  • The Mosteller formula is commonly used and is calculated using the following formula:

    • √ height (cm) x weight (kg)/ 3600

References:
1. Mosteller R. Simplified Calculation of Body-Surface Area. N Engl J Med. 1987;317(17):1098. doi:10.1056/NEJM198710223171717