Body Surface Area for 50 kg / 160 cm
A person weighing 50 kg and measuring 160 cm in height has a body surface area of approximately 1.55 m².
How to use this tool
- Enter weight and height in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your body surface area and the full breakdown beneath it.
Use this calculator to find the body surface area for a 50 kg, 160 cm individual.
Frequently asked questions
- What is the Mosteller formula?
- BSA (m²) = √(height in cm × weight in kg ÷ 3600). It is simple and accurate enough for most clinical purposes.
- Why is BSA used for drug dosing?
- BSA correlates better with organ size and cardiac output than weight alone, making it the preferred scaling factor for chemotherapy and many IV medications.