Bmr Calculator

To calculate your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate), use the Mifflin-St Jeor formula: For Men: BMR = (10 × weight in kg) + (6.25 × height in cm) - (5 × age in yrs) + 5. For Women: BMR = (10 × weight in kg) + (6.25 × height in cm) - (5 × age in yrs) - 161. Alternatively, enter your metrics into the CalculatorsDaily BMR Calculator for instant results.

BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate. It represents the baseline number of calories your body burns in a 24-hour period while at complete rest to perform life-sustaining internal functions like breathing, blood circulation, cellular repair, and brain activity.

To calculate BMR for Indians, the standard Mifflin-St Jeor formula is widely used. Because South Asian populations tend to have a higher body fat percentage at a lower BMI, health researchers and ICMR guidelines suggest combining standard BMR equations with accurate body composition measurements (lean mass) or using modified ICMR metabolic reference standards.

An average BMR for adult females ranges between 1,300 and 1,500 calories per day, depending on age, height, weight, and muscle mass. A 'good' BMR is simply one that accurately reflects healthy lean muscle mass and metabolic function for your specific body size.

No, you should not restrict your food intake down to your BMR. BMR is the energy your body needs strictly for involuntary survival functions. To lose weight safely, calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) and create a 300 to 500 calorie deficit below TDEE while eating at or slightly above your BMR.

A BMR around 1,000 calories typically occurs in petite individuals (shorter height under 5 feet / 150 cm), older adults with lower lean muscle mass, or individuals experiencing metabolic adaptation from prolonged extreme calorie restriction.