BMR calculator
Find the calories your body burns at rest.
Basal metabolism (calories per day)1,649
Base calories per week11,541
How to use it
- 1Select your gender and age.
- 2Enter your height and weight.
- 3See your daily basal calorie needs.
Calculation formula
BMR = 10×weight + 6.25×height − 5×age + (5 for men, −161 for women)
Worked examples
Sample calculation
A 30-year-old man who is 175 cm tall and weighs 70 kg has a BMR of about 1648 calories.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between BMR and daily calories?
BMR is only what your body needs at rest; daily calories are obtained by multiplying it by an activity factor.
Which formula is used?
The Mifflin-St Jeor formula, which is currently recognized as the most accurate commonly used formula.