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BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) Calculator

Calculate daily calorie baseline burn at complete rest (Mifflin-St Jeor).

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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
1,649kcal / day
Harris-Benedict Estimate
1,696kcal / day
Hourly Energy Expenditure
68.7kcal / hr
Summary: Your body burns approximately 1,649 calories per day at complete rest just to stay alive.
Step-by-Step Calculation Solution
1.Mifflin-St Jeor Equation: 10 × weight(kg) + 6.25 × height(cm) - 5 × age(yrs) + 5
2.Calculation: (10 × 70) + (6.25 × 175) - (5 × 30) + 5 = 1649 calories

Formula & How BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) Calculator Works

Mathematical Formula
BMR (Men) = 10W + 6.25H - 5A + 5 | BMR (Women) = 10W + 6.25H - 5A - 161

Basal metabolic rate is the energy your body uses at complete rest. This calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation: for men BMR = 10 × weight (kg) + 6.25 × height (cm) − 5 × age + 5, and for women the final term is −161. A 35-year-old man who weighs 80 kg and is 180 cm tall has BMR = 800 + 1,125 − 175 + 5 = 1,755 kcal per day. This is the energy needed just to stay alive, not what you actually burn: multiply by an activity factor to get total daily energy expenditure. The equation is an estimate and can be off by 10% or more for individuals, especially athletes and older adults.

How to Calculate BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) Calculator (Step-by-Step)
  1. Enter Biological Sex: Input your target parameter value.
  2. Enter Age (Years): Input your target parameter value.
  3. Enter Height (cm): Input your target parameter value.
  4. Enter Weight (kg): Input your target parameter value.
  5. Apply Formula: Calculate using BMR (Men) = 10W + 6.25H - 5A + 5 | BMR (Women) = 10W + 6.25H - 5A - 161.
  6. Review Results: View exact computed answers, metrics, and worked mathematical proofs.
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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

How is BMR different from TDEE?

BMR is calories burned at total rest, while TDEE includes daily movement and exercise.

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