BMR Calculator

Estimate your basal metabolic rate, the calories your body burns at rest, with the Mifflin-St Jeor equation.

Quick answer: BMR Calculator: Estimate your basal metabolic rate, the calories your body burns at rest, with the Mifflin-St Jeor equation. Everything runs in your browser, so nothing you enter is uploaded or stored.

How to use BMR Calculator

  1. Enter your values in the fields.
  2. The results update instantly as you type.
  3. Note or copy the numbers you need.

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Frequently asked questions

What is BMR?

Basal metabolic rate is the energy your body uses at complete rest to keep you alive: breathing, circulation and cell repair.

Which formula does this use?

The Mifflin-St Jeor equation: 10 x weight (kg) + 6.25 x height (cm) - 5 x age + 5 for men or - 161 for women.

Is BMR the same as daily calories?

No. Daily calories also include activity. Multiply BMR by an activity factor, or use the Calorie Calculator.

Is the BMR Calculator free?

Yes. It is free, needs no signup and works on any device.

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