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BMR (Harris-Benedict) Calculator

Basal metabolic rate (revised Harris-Benedict).

Compute basal metabolic rate (BMR) using the revised Harris-Benedict equation, an alternative to Mifflin-St Jeor.

Priya Venkatesan By Priya Venkatesan
Reviewed by Dr. Helena Ortiz
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

Inputs

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Results

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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Men: 13.397·kg + 4.799·cm − 5.677·yr + 88.362. Women: 9.247·kg + 3.098·cm − 4.330·yr + 447.593.

In depth

Compute basal metabolic rate (BMR) using the revised Harris-Benedict equation, an alternative to Mifflin-St Jeor.