Everyday & Health
Basal Metabolic Rate
Daily resting calories (Mifflin–St Jeor).
Formula
Formula
10m + 6.25h − 5a + s
Variables
| Symbol | Definition | Type & range | Units | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| m | body mass | m > 0 | kg | input |
| h | height | h > 0 | cm | input |
| a | age | a ≥ 0 | years | input |
| sex | biological sex | 'm' or 'f' | m/f | input |
| BMR | basal metabolic rate | BMR > 0 | kcal/day | result |
Try it yourself
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Worked examples
Example 1
Givenweight (kg) = 70, height (cm) = 175, age (yr) = 30, sex (m/f) = m
Result1648.75
Example 2
Givenweight (kg) = 60, height (cm) = 165, age (yr) = 28, sex (m/f) = f
Result1330.25