MOSTELLERBody Surface Area Calculation
Anthropometric Data
Calculated BSA
Enter height & weight
The Mosteller formula is widely accepted due to its simplicity and accuracy compared to the DuBois formula. It is the standard for chemotherapy dose calculations in most clinical centers.
Guidelines & Evidence
Verified
Last Review: 2026
When to Use
Clinical Use
Calculating the dose of almost all cytotoxic chemotherapy agents (e.g., Fluorouracil, Paclitaxel, Doxorubicin).
Standardizing physiological measurements across patients of varying sizes.
Used in clinical trial protocols to ensure uniform drug exposure.
Related Scores in Practice
In clinical practice, this assessment is frequently evaluated alongside other validated measures. Depending on the patient's presentation and specific diagnostic requirements, you may also need to utilize the Carboplatin Calvert Formula or the Cisplatin BSA Dosing to formulate a comprehensive care plan.
Last Comprehensive Review: 2026