BMR (Mifflin–St Jeor)

Basal metabolic rate using Mifflin–St Jeor.

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Calculator

This calculator estimates the number of calories your body burns at rest using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation.

Use Cases

  • Dieting: Determining caloric needs for weight loss or gain.
  • Fitness: Calculating Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE).
  • Nutrition: Planning meal preps.

Formula

Men:

BMR=10W+6.25H5A+5\text{BMR} = 10W + 6.25H - 5A + 5

Women:

BMR=10W+6.25H5A161\text{BMR} = 10W + 6.25H - 5A - 161

Where:

  • WW is weight in kg
  • HH is height in cm
  • AA is age in years