BSA Calculator For Women

Body Surface Area Formula (Mosteller):

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

Body Surface Area (m²):

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1. What is Body Surface Area (BSA) Calculator For Women?

Definition: This calculator estimates a woman's body surface area using the Mosteller formula based on weight and height measurements.

Purpose: BSA is used in medical settings for drug dosing, chemotherapy protocols, and other clinical assessments.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the Mosteller formula:

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

Where:

\( BSA \) — Body Surface Area (square meters)
\( W \) — Weight (kilograms)
\( H \) — Height (centimeters)

Explanation: The product of weight and height is divided by 3600, then the square root is taken to get BSA in m².

3. Importance of BSA Calculation

Details: Accurate BSA estimation is crucial for proper medication dosing, nutritional assessment, and burn treatment protocols.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter weight in kilograms and height in centimeters. All values must be > 0.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: Is this formula specific to women?
A: While the Mosteller formula is universal, this calculator is optimized for typical female body proportions.

Q2: How accurate is the Mosteller formula?
A: It's one of the most widely used and validated BSA formulas, with about 95% accuracy for most adults.

Q3: What's the average BSA for women?
A: Typically 1.6-1.7 m² for adult women, but varies with body size.

Q4: Can I use pounds and inches?
A: No, this calculator requires metric units (kg and cm) for accurate results.

Q5: Why is BSA important in medicine?
A: Many drugs are dosed by BSA as it better correlates with metabolic rate than weight alone.