BMR Calculator

Dynamic BMR & TDEE Calculator

BMR & TDEE Calculator

Mifflin–St Jeor (W in kg, H in cm). Unit toggles & activity slider included.
Gender
Units

25 yrs
170 cm
65 kg
Moderate (1.55×)
SedentaryLightModerateVeryExtra

Your BMR

kcal/day
Estimated calories your body needs at complete rest.

Estimated TDEE (Maintenance)

kcal/day
BMR × activity factor.
Formula (Mifflin–St Jeor)
Tip: TDEE is an estimate. For fat loss, eat below TDEE; for muscle gain, eat above. Adjust by ~250–500 kcal and track progress.

BMR Calculator Guide

What is BMR?

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body needs to accomplish its most basic (basal) life-sustaining functions at rest. We use the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, considered the gold standard for accuracy.

Men (10 × weight) + (6.25 × height) – (5 × age) + 5
Women (10 × weight) + (6.25 × height) – (5 × age) – 161
Units: kg, cm, years
Example Calculation

Calculation for a 25-year-old Male:

Weight
70 kg
Height
175 cm
Age
25 yrs
BMR Result 1,668 kcal/day
*Calories burned at complete rest.
Benefits & Use Cases
Energy Baseline

Know exactly how much energy your body requires just to keep functioning.

Weight Goals

The starting point for planning weight loss (calorie deficit) or gain (surplus).

Smart Fitness

Personalize your nutrition plan based on your unique metabolic speed.

Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: What exactly is BMR?

It stands for Basal Metabolic Rate—the number of calories your body burns while performing basic life-sustaining functions like breathing.

Q2: Is BMR the same for everyone?

No. It depends heavily on your age, gender, height, and weight. Generally, heavier and taller individuals have a higher BMR.

Q3: Does BMR change with activity?

BMR is your rate at rest. To get your total daily needs, you must multiply BMR by an activity factor (this is called TDEE).

Q4: Why decreases BMR with age?

As you age, muscle mass tends to decrease and fat accounts for a larger percentage of weight, slowing down calorie burning.

Authority Sources: NIH GuideHealthline