BMR Calculator

Calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate — the calories your body burns at complete rest. Supports 3 formulas.

Gender
Age
Height
Weight (kg)
Formula
Body Fat %
Formula: Mifflin-St Jeor
Your BMR Result
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Calories / day at rest
Sedentary—
Lightly Active—
Moderately Active—
Very Active—
Extra Active—

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BMR Calculator Online – Estimate BMR for Weight Loss or Gain

Looking for a reliable BMR calculator online? This tool estimates your basal metabolic rate — the calories your body burns at complete rest. Whether you want to estimate BMR for weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance, you get instant results using three well-known equations. Resting metabolism typically accounts for around 60-70% of the calories you burn each day, which makes it a useful starting point for any calorie plan.

Five Steps to Your Resting Calorie Number

1 1

Select Gender

Tap "Male" or "Female" at the top. This changes the formula constants automatically.

2 1

Enter Your Stats

Fill age (years), height (cm or ft/in), and weight (kg). Height unit toggle lets you switch between metric and imperial.

3 1

Choose a Formula

Choose Mifflin-St Jeor (modern standard), Harris-Benedict (original), or Katch-McArdle (requires body fat %).

4 1

Click Calculate

Results update as you type, but you can press the purple "Calculate" button to refresh them.

4 1

Read Your TDEE

Below BMR, see 5 activity levels from Sedentary to Extra Active — each shows total daily calories.

Everything This Metabolic Rate Tool Can Do

FeatureWhat It Does
Gender ToggleSwitch between Male / Female for accurate formulas
Age InputEnter years (1-120) for metabolic adjustment
Height InputChoose cm or ft/in — auto-converts
Weight InputEnter kg with decimal support
3 Formula TabsMifflin-St Jeor, Harris-Benedict, Katch-McArdle
Body Fat % FieldRequired only for Katch-McArdle formula
Calculate ButtonOne-click BMR + TDEE update
Reset ButtonClears all fields instantly
TDEE TableShows calories for 5 activity levels
Real-time CalculationAuto-updates when you type

 

BMR calculator online interface
Pro Tips

Got your TDEE number? Log what you actually eat against it day by day with the Calorie Tracker instead of just estimating.

Track whether your results match the plan over time with the Weight Tracker — BMR only tells you the target, not whether you’re hitting it.

The Mifflin-St Jeor equation this tool defaults to has been shown in clinical studies to be more accurate than the older Harris-Benedict formula for most adults, which is why it’s the modern standard.

How the Three Formulas Compare

Your BMR calculator online uses different equations based on what you select:

  • Mifflin-St Jeor (default): Uses age, gender, height, weight. Most accurate for general population.Formula: men = 10 × weight (kg) + 6.25 × height (cm) − 5 × age + 5; women = 10 × weight (kg) + 6.25 × height (cm) − 5 × age − 161

  • Harris-Benedict (revised): Older formula, still widely used. Different constants: men = 88.362 + 13.397 × weight (kg) + 4.799 × height (cm) − 5.677 × age; women = 447.593 + 9.247 × weight (kg) + 3.098 × height (cm) − 4.330 × age.

  • Katch-McArdle: Requires body fat percentage. Uses lean body mass = weight × (1 – body fat/100). Formula: 370 + 21.6 × lean mass (kg)

When you switch tabs, the body fat field appears only for Katch-McArdle. The formula note updates to show which equation is active.

What Sets This Resting-Energy Tool Apart

🧮 Three BMR Formulas in One Place

Switch tabs to compare Mifflin-St Jeor, Harris-Benedict, and Katch-McArdle side by side.

⚡ Real-time Updates

Change any number and the calculation runs instantly. No extra clicking needed after initial setup.

🎨 Clean, Mobile-Friendly Layout

A simple layout that adapts to phones, tablets and desktops, so you can check your numbers anywhere.

📏 Smart Unit Conversion

Height toggles between cm and feet/inches. Type feet and inches — the tool auto-converts to cm behind the scenes.

📊 TDEE Built-in

Once you estimate BMR, the tool automatically multiplies by 5 activity multipliers (1.2 to 1.9) to show maintenance calories.

Frequently Asked Questions
What is a BMR calculator online used for?

It estimates calories burned while lying still all day. Use it to start any weight loss, gain, or maintenance meal plan.

Yes. Choose Mifflin-St Jeor or Harris-Benedict — both work without body fat data.

These figures are estimates, and your real resting metabolism can differ because of genetics, muscle mass and health conditions. This tool is for general information and is not medical advice.

Enter inches into the right box and feet into the left box after pressing the ft/in switch. The utility converts automatically.

Total Daily Energy Expenditure. It’s your BMR multiplied by an activity factor — your real daily calorie need.

Yes. The calculator works entirely in your browser with no data sent to any server.