About This Calculator
Author
R.D. Mosteller
First Published
1987
Evidence
Standard for chemotherapy dosing
Category
General Practice
Original Study
Simplified calculation of body-surface area (NEJM, 1987)
About
The Mosteller formula estimates body surface area from height and weight and is widely used for chemotherapy dose calculations.
Clinical Use
Chemotherapy, cardiac output indexing, and pediatric drug dosing.
