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BMR Calculator: Find Your Basal Metabolic Rate (Mifflin-St Jeor)

By ToolZoneX Team
June 2026

Your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body needs to perform basic life-sustaining functions like breathing, circulation, and cell production while at complete rest. Knowing your BMR is the foundation for any calorie-based diet plan.

How to Use BMR Calculator

  • 1.

    Enter your age, weight, and height
  • 2.

    Select your gender
  • 3.

    View your BMR in calories per day
  • 4.

    Multiply by activity factor for total daily needs

Key Features

  • Uses the accurate Mifflin-St Jeor equation
  • Separate formulas for male and female
  • Shows BMR and suggested activity multipliers
  • Helps set calorie deficit/surplus targets

When to Use This Tool

  • Starting a weight loss plan
  • Understanding your baseline calorie needs
  • Calculating macros for fitness goals
  • Comparing metabolism at different ages

Frequently Asked Questions

For men: BMR = 10×weight(kg) + 6.25×height(cm) - 5×age - 5. For women: same but -161 instead of -5.

BMR is calories at complete rest. TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) includes all physical activity on top of BMR.

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