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BMR Calculator

Estimate basal metabolic rate and daily calorie needs with Metric, US, or UK units.

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About this BMR Calculator

This free BMR calculator estimates basal metabolic rate with the Mifflin–St Jeor equation, then projects daily maintenance calories (TDEE) from your activity level. Use Men or Women profiles with Metric, US, or UK units.

How to calculate BMR

  1. 1

    Choose profile and units

    Select Men or Women and Metric, US, or UK units.

  2. 2

    Enter age, height, and weight

    Fill in your details so the calculator can estimate resting calorie burn.

  3. 3

    Pick activity and review targets

    Choose an activity level to see TDEE plus mild deficit and surplus calorie guidance.

Why use this BMR calculator

Mifflin–St Jeor formula

A widely used clinical estimate for adult resting calorie needs.

Activity-aware TDEE

Map BMR to daily maintenance calories across five activity levels.

Metric, US & UK units

Enter measurements the way you already track them.

Quick calorie guidance

See mild deficit and surplus targets to support lose/gain goals.

Frequently asked questions - FAQs

Quick answers about BMR Calculator.

No. BMR is resting burn. Multiply by activity (TDEE) for a maintenance estimate, then adjust for loss or gain.

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