What this calculator does
Sunscreen amount works out sunscreen to apply per full-body application, from the dermatology 2 mg/cm² rule. Enter your own figures above and the answer updates as you type: nothing is fixed in the code, so the result reflects exactly the numbers you supply.
The formula this calculator evaluates is printed under the tool and explained below, so you can check the working by hand or reuse it in a spreadsheet.
The formula
FormulaBSA (Mosteller) = √(height×weight/3600); sunscreen = BSA × 2 mg/cm²
The inputs explained
| Field | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Height (cm) | A number, measured in cm. Starts at 170. |
| Weight (kg) | A number, measured in kg. Starts at 70. |
Worked examples
Every figure in the tables below is produced by this page’s own calculator at build time, so the numbers and the tool always agree. Select any row to load that scenario.
How the answer changes with height
Every other input is held at the calculator’s starting values while height varies. Select any row to load that scenario into the calculator.
How the answer changes with height