BMR Calculator

Smart BMR — Calculator + Gauge + TDEE Graph + History
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Summary
Provide your age, height & weight to calculate BMR and TDEE.
TDEE vs Activity Level (for your stats)
Bars show estimated daily calories to maintain weight for each activity level.
Saved Readings (BMR over time)
Keep track as you improve
Low
< 1400
Average
1400–1800
High
1800–2200
Very High
2200+
Advanced BMR & TDEE Chart

Advanced BMR & TDEE Chart

Enter age, height, weight, and sex. We compute BMR and show TDEE across activity levels (segments are proportional to multipliers). Formulas: Mifflin–St Jeor (default) and Revised Harris–Benedict.

♂️ Men

BMR: — kcal/day
TDEE (selected): — kcal/day
Sedentary (×1.2)
Light (×1.375)
Moderate (×1.55)
Active (×1.725)
Very Active (×1.9)
Tip: click a segment to set the selected TDEE.

♀️ Women

BMR: — kcal/day
TDEE (selected): — kcal/day
Sedentary (×1.2)
Light (×1.375)
Moderate (×1.55)
Active (×1.725)
Very Active (×1.9)
Note: For teens/children, specialist equations (e.g., Schofield) are typically used.
Formulas
Mifflin–St Jeor
Men: BMR = 10×W + 6.25×H − 5×A + 5  |  Women: BMR = 10×W + 6.25×H − 5×A − 161
Revised Harris–Benedict
Men: BMR = 13.397×W + 4.799×H − 5.677×A + 88.362  |  Women: BMR = 9.247×W + 3.098×H − 4.330×A + 447.593
W: weight (kg), H: height (cm), A: age (years). This tool is informational and not medical advice.

What is BMR?

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the number of calories your body needs to keep basic life-sustaining functions running while at complete rest — think breathing, circulation, cell production, and maintaining body temperature. It’s an estimate of the energy your body uses before you add any activity or exercise.

Understanding your Basal Metabolic Rate is an important step toward managing weight and nutrition. While BMR doesn’t account for calories burned by movement or digestion, it’s the foundation for calculating your total daily calorie needs and planning a healthy eating or weight plan.

At CalculateKaro.com, our Free Online BMR Calculator is designed to give you accurate results instantly. Just enter your weight and height, and the calculator will do the rest. No downloads, no sign-ups—completely free and easy to use.

Why BMR matters

  • Baseline for calories: BMR tells you the minimum calories your body needs each day.

  • Weight planning: Combine BMR with your activity level to estimate calories for maintenance, weight loss, or gain.

  • Personalization: Age, sex, weight, and height strongly influence BMR — so it’s more individualized than one-size-fits-all rules.

  • Health insight: Large deviations from expected BMR (very low or very high) can be a cue to check health or medication effects with a professional.

How BMR is estimated

There are standard formulas used to estimate BMR; two common ones are:

  • Mifflin–St Jeor (widely used):
  • Men: BMR = 10 × weight(kg) + 6.25 × height(cm) − 5 × age(years) + 5
  • Women: BMR = 10 × weight(kg) + 6.25 × height(cm) − 5 × age(years) − 161
  • Harris–Benedict (older formula, still used sometimes): uses a different set of coefficients but the idea is the same — weight, height, age, and sex produce an estimated daily calorie need at rest.

Remember: these are estimates, not exact measures. Factors like lean muscle mass, genetics, hormones, and health conditions also affect your real BMR.

From BMR to daily calories (TDEE)

To estimate how many calories you actually burn each day, multiply your BMR by an activity factor to get your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). Common activity multipliers range from ~1.2 (sedentary) to ~1.9 (very active). That TDEE is what you’d use to plan weight loss (calorie deficit), maintenance, or weight gain (calorie surplus).

How to use our Free Online BMR Calculator at CalculateKaro.com

At CalculateKaro.com, our Free Online BMR Calculator gives you an instant, easy estimate of your basal calorie needs. Just enter:

  • Age

  • Sex

  • Weight (kg)

  • Height (cm)

No downloads, no sign-ups — completely free. If you want an estimate of daily calories for maintenance or weight change, use the optional activity-level setting to convert BMR → TDEE.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) About BMR

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the energy your body needs at complete rest to maintain vital functions (breathing, circulation, cell repair). Common formulas:
• Mifflin–St Jeor (men): BMR = 10×W + 6.25×H − 5×A + 5
• Mifflin–St Jeor (women): BMR = 10×W + 6.25×H − 5×A − 161
(W=kg, H=cm, A=years)
TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is your daily calorie burn including activity. It’s calculated by multiplying BMR with an activity factor:
Sedentary ×1.2, Light ×1.375, Moderate ×1.55, Active ×1.725, Very Active ×1.9.
BMR is your minimum energy need at rest. TDEE adds movement and exercise on top of BMR. TDEE is always higher (or equal if completely sedentary) than BMR.
Mifflin–St Jeor is widely used for adults and tends to be reliable for the general population. Revised Harris–Benedict is another option. If you know your body fat %, Katch–McArdle can be used: BMR = 370 + 21.6 × LBM(kg).
Estimate typical weekly activity:
• Sedentary (desk job, little exercise) ×1.2
• Light (1–3 light workouts/week) ×1.375
• Moderate (3–5 moderate workouts/week) ×1.55
• Active (6–7 hard workouts/week) ×1.725
• Very Active (heavy labor + training) ×1.9
Yes. BMR generally declines with age, is typically higher in men (due to more lean mass), and increases with more muscle and larger body size. Illness, hormones, and genetics can also affect BMR.
Use TDEE as your maintenance calories. For weight loss, aim for a modest deficit (e.g., 10–20% below TDEE). For muscle gain, a small surplus (e.g., 5–15% above TDEE). Adjust based on progress every 2–4 weeks.
They’re estimates. Equations can be off by 5–15% (or more) for individuals. Track weight, measurements, and performance to fine-tune calories. For medical concerns, consult a professional.
Formulas typically use metric (kg, cm). If using US units, convert: 1 inch = 2.54 cm, 1 lb = 0.45359237 kg.
Recalculate when your weight changes by ~3–5 kg, your training volume shifts, or at least every 8–12 weeks. Update sooner after big lifestyle changes (e.g., a new job or training block).