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BMR Calculator

Estimate basal metabolic rate (BMR) with the Mifflin–St Jeor equation and see rough daily calorie multipliers.

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Estimate basal metabolic rate (BMR) with the Mifflin–St Jeor equation and see rough daily...

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Estimate basal metabolic rate (BMR) with the Mifflin–St Jeor equation an...

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~1 min to complete

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Overview

About this tool

A clear look at what this tool is for and why people use it.

BMR Calculator

Estimate basal metabolic rate (BMR) with the Mifflin–St Jeor equation and see rough daily calorie multipliers.

The free BMR Calculator estimates how many calories your body may burn at complete rest using the widely used Mifflin–St Jeor equation. Enter sex, age, weight, and height (metric or imperial). Optional activity multipliers give a rough total-daily-energy ballpark — not a personalized meal plan.

Why use it

Benefits

Everything you need for a fast, confident answer — nothing you don’t.

Free to use

no signup for core calculations

Mobile-friendly workspace on a dedicated p

Mobile-friendly workspace on a dedicated page

Clear formulas and worked examples

Clear formulas and worked examples

Private

inputs are not saved by this tool

Walkthrough

How to use

Simple steps from empty form to a result you can use.

  1. 1

    Enter your values in the workspace form.

  2. 2

    Select Calculate to run the formula.

  3. 3

    Review results; copy when available.

  4. 4

    Reset clears inputs for another run.

Worked samples

Examples

Real-world scenarios so you can match the math to your situation.

Example 1

Example

178 cm
BMR near mid-1700s kcal/day depending on exact math rounding.

Under the hood

How it works

Follow the path from input to output — transparent and easy to scan.

Input

Mifflin–St Jeor:

Male: BMR

10×kg + 6.25×cm − 5×age + 5

Female: BMR

10×kg + 6.25×cm − 5×age − 161

Imperial inputs convert to

Imperial inputs convert to kg and cm first. Multipliers (1.2–1.9) approximate activity levels.

Math reference

Formula

Copy the formula or inspect each variable below.

Formula

Beautiful math, ready to reuse

BMR_male = 10w + 6.25h − 5a + 5
BMR_female = 10w + 6.25h − 5a − 161
(w = kg, h = cm, a = age years)

Variables

BMR_male = Bmr Male BMR_female = Bmr Female w = Weight kg = Kg h = Height cm = Cm a = A age = Age years = Years
This formula is applied from the values you enter. Copy it for notes or spreadsheets when you need the same math offline.

Pro tips

Tips

Small habits that make this tool even more useful day to day.

Get accurate results

Double-check units and inputs before you rely on BMR Calculator output for anything important.

Work faster

Use the examples below as a starting point, then tweak values to match your scenario.

On any device

This tool is mobile-friendly — bookmark the page so you can reopen it in one tap.

Watch out

Common mistakes

Avoid these slip-ups so your result is ready the first time.

Leaving required fields blank

Enter every value the workspace asks for before calculating — empty fields usually block a result.

Using invalid numbers

Avoid negative values or percentages outside a valid range unless the tool explicitly allows them.

Mixing up units

Keep units consistent (currency, length, weight, time) so the formula returns a meaningful answer.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

Straight answers to the questions people ask most.

Mifflin–St Jeor, a common modern estimate for adult basal metabolic rate.
No. BMR is resting estimate. Multipliers produce rough maintenance estimates; true needs vary.
The classic equation is parameterized that way. It does not capture all body diversity — treat results as approximate.
Yes. This is educational only, not clinical advice.
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Last updated

Sep 25, 2026

Version

1.0

Category

Calculators

Author

AdvanzoTools

Reading time

~2 min