Parkland Burn Formula Calculator

Calculate 24-hour fluid resuscitation volume for burn patients using the Parkland formula (4 mL × kg × %TBSA).

For educational and clinical reference. Not a substitute for medical judgment. See the medical disclaimer.
Total 24-hour volume
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First 8 hours
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Rate (first 8h)
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Rate (next 16h)
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References

  1. Baxter CR, Shires T. Physiological response to crystalloid resuscitation of severe burns. Ann N Y Acad Sci. 1968;150(3):874-894.
  2. American Burn Association. Advanced Burn Life Support Course Provider Manual. ABA; 2018.

How to use

  1. Enter weight (kg) and %TBSA burned (2nd- and 3rd-degree only).
  2. Total 24-h volume, first 8-h volume, and infusion rates appear instantly.
  3. Titrate to urine output 0.5 mL/kg/h (adults).

Frequently asked questions

What is the Parkland formula?

Total fluid resuscitation (mL) over 24h = 4 × weight (kg) × %TBSA burned. Half is given in the first 8 hours from the time of burn, the rest over the next 16 hours.

Which fluid is used?

Lactated Ringer is the standard crystalloid for burn resuscitation per ATLS and ABA guidelines.

Which burns count toward TBSA?

Only partial-thickness (second-degree) and full-thickness (third-degree) burns. First-degree (erythema) burns are excluded.

Is Parkland still the standard?

It remains widely used. Modern practice titrates resuscitation to urine output (0.5 mL/kg/h adults, 1 mL/kg/h children) to avoid over- or under-resuscitation ("fluid creep").

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