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Body Surface Area

inch
lb

BSA (m2)

 

Formula

BSA (m2) = 0.007184 x Weight (kg)0.425 x Height (cm)0.725

 

Reference

Dubois D. A formula to estimate the approximate surface area if height and weight be known. JAMA Internal Medicine. 1916;17(9):863-871. doi:10.1001/archinte.1916.00080130010002