BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) Calculator
Use this bmr (basal metabolic rate) calculator for an approximate adult fitness calculation. Choose US units for pounds, inches or yards, or switch to metric. Results are estimates, not medical or training prescriptions.
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The Formula
BMR (Mifflin-St Jeor) = (10 × weight kg) + (6.25 × height cm) − (5 × age) + 5 (men) or − 161 (women)
Understanding the BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) Calculator
Worked example: An 80 kg (176.4 lb), 180 cm (70.9 in), 30-year-old male has an estimated resting expenditure of 1,780 kcal/day.
Mifflin–St Jeor estimates resting expenditure, not a minimum intake or maintenance requirement. Individual measurements can differ.
Frequently Asked Questions
How is the result calculated?
BMR (Mifflin-St Jeor) = (10 × weight kg) + (6.25 × height cm) − (5 × age) + 5 (men) or − 161 (women)
What should I know about this estimate?
Mifflin–St Jeor estimates resting expenditure, not a minimum intake or maintenance requirement. Individual measurements can differ.