BMR Calculator

Basal metabolic rate — the calories you burn at complete rest.

kg
cm
yrs
Basal metabolic rate
1,649kcal/day

calories burned at complete rest

Sedentary needs
1,979kcal
Moderate needs
2,556kcal
Active needs
2,844kcal
Show the working
  1. 1Mifflin–St Jeor: 10×70 + 6.25×175 − 5×30 + 5 = 1,649 kcal
Formula
BMR = 10w + 6.25h − 5a + (5 or −161)

How it works

The Mifflin–St Jeor equation estimates the calories your body burns at complete rest — the floor of your daily energy needs.

Example

A 30-year-old man, 70 kg and 175 cm, has a BMR of about 1,649 kcal/day.

For general information only, not medical advice. Individual needs vary — consult a qualified health professional.

About the BMR Calculator

Basal metabolic rate — the calories you burn at complete rest. It sits in the Health & Fitness section of NWS Calc, a free collection of calculators that run entirely in your browser. There is no signup, no paywall and no tracking — open the page, enter your numbers, get an answer.

Frequently asked questions

Is the BMR Calculator free to use?
Yes. Every calculator on NWS Calc is completely free, with no signup, no usage limits and no ads.
Does my data leave my device?
No. The BMR Calculator runs entirely in your browser using JavaScript. Nothing you type is uploaded, logged or stored on a server.
Can I use the BMR Calculator on my phone?
Yes. The page is fully responsive and works in any modern mobile or desktop browser — there is nothing to install.
What else is in Health & Fitness?
BMI, body fat, calories, macros, heart rate and training numbers. You can browse the full Health & Fitness category for related calculators.

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