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BMR Calculator

Find your Basal Metabolic Rate — the calories your body burns at complete rest — from your sex, age, height and weight. Switch between metric and imperial units.

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calories / day at rest
your Basal Metabolic Rate (Mifflin-St Jeor)

Informational only — not medical advice. Consult a professional for personalized guidance.

About the BMR calculator

What is a BMR calculator? A BMR calculator estimates the calories your body needs at complete rest to keep its basic functions running, based on your sex, age, height and weight.

What is BMR?

BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate. It is the number of calories your body needs to perform its most basic life-sustaining functions — like breathing, circulation and cell production — while completely at rest.

How is BMR calculated?

This tool uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation. For men: BMR = 10 × weight in kg + 6.25 × height in cm − 5 × age + 5. For women: BMR = 10 × weight in kg + 6.25 × height in cm − 5 × age − 161.

What is the difference between BMR and TDEE?

BMR is the calories you burn at complete rest. TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is your BMR multiplied by an activity factor, which accounts for movement and exercise. TDEE is always higher than BMR.