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BMR Calculator

Calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate - calories your body burns at rest

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Mifflin-St Jeor

1,737

cal/day

Harris-Benedict

1,804

cal/day

Daily Calories by Activity Level (TDEE)

Sedentary (desk job)2,085 cal
Light exercise (1-3x/week)2,389 cal
Moderate exercise (3-5x/week)2,693 cal
Heavy exercise (6-7x/week)2,997 cal
Athlete (2x/day)3,301 cal

Frequently Asked Questions

What is BMR?

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body needs to perform basic life-sustaining functions at complete rest - breathing, circulation, cell production, and temperature regulation.

What is the difference between BMR and TDEE?

BMR is calories burned at rest. TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) includes BMR plus calories burned through activity and exercise. TDEE = BMR x Activity Factor.

Which formula is more accurate?

The Mifflin-St Jeor equation (1990) is considered more accurate for most people than the older Harris-Benedict equation (1919). Both are shown for comparison.

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