Free online tool

Body Surface Area Calculator

Enter your height and weight to estimate your total body surface area.

Instant calculation

Body Surface Area Calculator

Enter your height and weight to estimate your total body surface area.

Your numbers stay in this browser. Nothing is uploaded or saved.

Three clear steps

How to use this calculator

  1. 01

    Enter height

    Type your height in centimeters.

  2. 02

    Enter weight

    Type your weight in kilograms.

  3. 03

    See BSA result

    Calculate to see your body surface area in square meters.

The formula

How this calculation works

Mosteller formula used for medication dosing, especially chemotherapy.

Body Surface Area Calculator

BSA (m²) = √(Height(cm) × Weight(kg) ÷ 3600)

√(170×70÷3600)=√(11900÷3600)=√3.306≈1.82 m²

Check the method

Worked examples

Each example follows the same formula used by the calculator.

Height 170 cm, weight 70 kg — BSA?

√(170×70÷3600)=√(11900÷3600)=√3.306≈1.82 m²≈ 1.82 m²

Common questions

Questions about this calculation

What is the Body Surface Area Calculator?

The Body Surface Area Calculator helps you calculate body surface area using the Mosteller formula. Enter your values and select Calculate to get an instant result.

How is the result calculated?

Mosteller formula used for medication dosing, especially chemotherapy.

Can you show an example?

Example: Height 170 cm, weight 70 kg — BSA? — ≈ 1.82 m².

Is my data saved when I use the Body Surface Area Calculator?

No. All calculations run locally in your browser. Your inputs and results are never uploaded, stored or shared with anyone.

Is the Body Surface Area Calculator free to use?

Yes. The Body Surface Area Calculator is completely free. No account, sign-up or payment is required. It works on mobile, tablet and desktop.