BMR Calculator
The BMR Calculator calculates exact, real-time domain outputs in active voice. The BMR Calculator calculates exact, real-time domain outputs using verified mathematical formulas. Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the minimum energy your body expends at complete rest to maintain vital functions (breathing, circulation, organ function, and cellular repair). Compare all three gold-standard clinical formulas simultaneously.
BMR Calculator Input Parameters & Defaults
| Age (Years) | 28 | Age in years. |
| Biological Sex (1 = Male, 0 = Female) | 1 | 1 for Male, 0 for Female. |
| Weight (kg) | 74 | Body weight in kg. |
| Height (cm) | 176 | Standing height in cm. |
| Body Fat % (for Katch-McArdle) | 16 | Estimated body fat percentage. |
BMR Calculator Mathematical Formula
\text{BMR}_{\text{MSJ}} = 10W + 6.25H - 5A + S, \quad \text{BMR}_{\text{KM}} = 370 + 21.6 \times \text{LBM}BMR Calculator Worked Example
A 28-year-old male, 74 kg, 176 cm tall, with 16% body fat.
- Mifflin-St Jeor BMR = 10(74) + 6.25(176) - 5(28) + 5 = 1,705 kcal/day.
- Revised Harris-Benedict BMR = 88.362 + 13.397(74) + 4.799(176) - 5.677(28) = 1,765 kcal/day.
- Katch-McArdle BMR (LBM = 62.16 kg) = 370 + 21.6(62.16) = 1,713 kcal/day.
All three clinical equations converge around ~1,705–1,765 kcal/day at complete rest before accounting for walking, work, and exercise.
BMR Calculator Glossary of Key Terms
Age in years.
1 for Male, 0 for Female.
Body weight in kg.
Standing height in cm.
The minimum daily energy your body expends at complete rest to sustain vital organ and cellular functions.
The total calories you burn in 24 hours combining Basal Metabolic Rate, food thermogenesis, and physical activity.
BMR Calculator Topical Map & 104 Semantic Keywords
BMR Calculator Frequently Asked Questions
Q: Which BMR formula is most accurate?
The Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics found the Mifflin-St Jeor equation to be the most accurate for the general population, while the Katch-McArdle formula is superior for lean, muscular individuals who know their body fat percentage.