BMR Calculator

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is the number of calories that your body needs to perform its most basic functions. This includes breathing, circulation, and cell production . This is what you would normally refer to as your “metabolism”.

BMR stands for basal metabolic rate, while RMR stands for resting metabolic rate. While these two seem similar, there are slight differences between them.

While BMR refers to the number of calories required for your body’s basic functions at rest, RMR measures the number of calories your body burns at rest.

One popular way to measuring the BMR is the Harris-Benedict formula, calculated using the following equation:
Women: BMR = 655 + (9.6 × weight in kg) + (1.8 × height in cm) – (4.7 × age in years)
Men: BMR = 66 + (13.7 × weight in kg) + (5 × height in cm) – (6.8 × age in years)
You can also use our BMR calculator for a simpler and easier method.

One popular way to measuring the BMR is the Harris-Benedict formula, calculated using the following equation:
Women: BMR = 655 + (9.6 × weight in kg) + (1.8 × height in cm) – (4.7 × age in years)
Men: BMR = 66 + (13.7 × weight in kg) + (5 × height in cm) – (6.8 × age in years)
You can also use our BMR calculator for a simpler and easier method.

Studies show that the more lean body mass you have, the greater your BMR will be. Your lean body mass makes up part of your body composition – your body fat percentage versus lean tissue or non-fat mass.

To grow your metabolism, you need to improve your body composition – by increasing your lean body mass. This can be achieved by doing strength training and consuming more protein in your diet.

If your BMR estimates your minimum calories for your body’s basal functions, Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) measures how many calories you burn each day, including physical activity.

Your basal metabolic rate is a starting point in determining your weight loss and nutrition goals. If you’re doing calorie counting, your BMR is needed to calculate your TDEE, so you can measure how many calories you need to consume to lose weight.

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