Body Surface Area Calculator





Formula

The formula to calculate the Body Surface Area (BSA) is:

\[ BSA = \sqrt{\frac{H \times W}{3600}} \]

Where:

What is Body Surface Area (BSA)?

Body Surface Area (BSA) is defined as the total surface area of one's body. It is a useful measure in various medical and health-related contexts, such as determining dosages for medications and assessing metabolic rates.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Step 1: Multiply height by weight:

\[ 170 \times 70 = 11900 \]

Step 2: Divide by 3600:

\[ \frac{11900}{3600} \approx 3.31 \]

Step 3: Take the square root:

\[ \sqrt{3.31} \approx 1.82 \]

Therefore, the Body Surface Area is approximately 1.82 m².