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Calculate Your Basale Metabolic Rate (Harris-Benedict)

Last updated: Monday, May 01, 2023
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The Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is an estimation of the amount of a person's energy expenditure while at rest, in a thermal neutral zone (\(21^\circ C\) or \(69^\circ F\)) and in the absorptive state (normally happens after 12 hours of fasting).

BMR is a more accurate measure of your metabolism at complete rest, which is normally a bit lower than your RMR.

The Harris-Benedict formula used here is the original formula published in 1918 and 1919.

The Harris-Benedict formula for determining the BMR is defined as:
\(BMR\) \(=\) \(a\) \(+\) \(b\) \(\times\) \(weight\) \(+\) \(c\) \(\times\) \(height\) \(-\) \(d\) \(\times\) \(age\)
\(BMR\): The basal metabolic rate
\(weight\): The weight measured in kilogram
\(height\): The height measured in centimeter
\(age\): your age measured in years
The unit for BMR is: \(kilocalorie/day \text{ } (kcal/d)\)
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Use this calculator to determine the female basal metabolic rate using the Harris-Benedict formula.
The weight measured in kilogram
\(weight\)
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The height measured in centimeter
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\(centimeter\)
your age measured in years
\(age\)
\(years\)
Please note, that all calculators provided are for informational and educational purposes ONLY, and should NOT be taken as professional medical/dietary advice.
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