Adult Mosteller Body Surface Area Calculator
Calculate a body surface area estimate using the Mosteller equation.
Your result
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On this page How it works & practical examples
How to use the Adult Mosteller Body Surface Area Calculator
Calculate a body surface area estimate using the Mosteller equation. The formula uses measured height and weight and reports area rather than body fat or BMI.
The calculation
Worked example
175 cm and 70 kg give approximately 1.8447 m² by the Mosteller formula.
Assumptions and limits
Adult educational estimate only. Not a medication-dose calculator, measured surface area or individualized clinical decision; extreme body size and special populations need professional interpretation.
Common questions
Which inputs should I use?
Calculate a body surface area estimate using the Mosteller equation. The formula uses measured height and weight and reports area rather than body fat or BMI.
What does the result exclude?
Adult educational estimate only. Not a medication-dose calculator, measured surface area or individualized clinical decision; extreme body size and special populations need professional interpretation.