BMR Calculator

Calculate basal metabolic rate using multiple formulas.

3 formulas
Metric + imperial
Instant BMR
BMR estimate
Compare popular equations for resting energy needs.
years
cm
kg
Selected BMR
1,735kcal
Mifflin
1,735kcal
Harris (Revised)
1,798kcal
Katch-McArdle1,752kcal
Formula comparisonkcal/day
Mifflin-St Jeor
1,735
Harris-Benedict
1,798
Katch-McArdle
1,752

BMR basics

BMR estimates how many calories your body uses at rest. It is the foundation for TDEE and calorie planning.

Assumptions

Equations are based on adult populations and assume stable body weight. Katch-McArdle requires accurate body-fat input.

Choose the right formula

Mifflin-St Jeor is widely used for general populations, Harris-Benedict here uses the revised equation, and Katch-McArdle uses body-fat input.