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BMR Calculator

Calculate basal metabolic rate using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation and keep an eye on daily resting energy needs.

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Basal Metabolic Rate

Mifflin-St Jeor BMR with quick kilojoule and per-hour breakdowns.

BMR (kcal/day)
1,330
Resting energy per hour (kcal)
55.4
BMR (kJ/day)
5,566

Mifflin-St Jeor BMR

BMR = 10w + 6.25h − 5a + s

Weight (w) and height (h) are metric, age (a) is in years, and s is +5 for males or −161 for females. The result estimates the calories your body burns at rest each day.

How to use

  1. Select gender so the correct constant is applied.
  2. Enter current age, weight (kg), and height (cm).
  3. Review the BMR value to plan maintenance or macro targets.

Example

Input: Female, Age = 28, Weight = 60 kg, Height = 165 cm

Output: BMR ≈ 1,351 kcal/day

FAQ & notes

Does BMR include workouts or steps?

No. BMR reflects resting energy only; multiply it by an activity multiplier to estimate total daily energy expenditure.

Can I enter pounds and inches?

Convert pounds to kilograms (÷ 2.2046) and inches to centimeters (× 2.54) before entering them to keep the formula precise.