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BMR Calculator — Resting Calories

Estimate resting energy expenditure with the Mifflin–St Jeor equation.

BMR Calculator — Resting Calories

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Range : 20–400

Range : 100–250

Range : 18–100 · whole number

Estimated resting expenditure

1,780 kcal/day

Method and limitations

Resting kcal/day = 10 × kg + 6.25 × cm − 5 × age + coefficient (+5 male, −161 female).

No. This equation predicts resting energy expenditure, often called BMR online. Activity adds to total daily expenditure; use TDEE for that estimate. This is not an intake prescription.

Mifflin et al. — 1990

STEP BY STEP

How to use bmr calculator — resting calories

  1. Enter the labelled values in the displayed units.
  2. Review the method: Resting kcal/day = 10 × kg + 6.25 × cm − 5 × age + coefficient (+5 male, −161 female).
  3. Read the worked example and method limitations.

WHEN IT HELPS

Common uses

  • Compare the assumptions: 80 kg, 180 cm, 30 years, male coefficient: 1,780 kcal/day.

IN PRACTICE

Example

80 kg, 180 cm, 30 years, male coefficient: 1,780 kcal/day.

GOOD TO KNOW

Is BMR the same as daily calorie needs?

No. This equation predicts resting energy expenditure, often called BMR online. Activity adds to total daily expenditure; use TDEE for that estimate. This is not an intake prescription.

Frequently asked questions

Is BMR the same as daily calorie needs?

No. This equation predicts resting energy expenditure, often called BMR online. Activity adds to total daily expenditure; use TDEE for that estimate. This is not an intake prescription.

Which formula is used?

Resting kcal/day = 10 × kg + 6.25 × cm − 5 × age + coefficient (+5 male, −161 female).

Source and method

Mifflin et al. — 1990