BMR Calculator

Q: Is a higher BMR good?

A higher BMR means your body burns more calories at rest, usually linked to good metabolism and higher muscle mass.

Calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation to estimate how many calories your body burns at rest.

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What is BMR?

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) represents the number of calories your body needs to maintain basic life functions like breathing, organ function, and cell production while at complete rest.

Knowing your BMR helps you understand your daily calorie needs and create accurate diet, weight loss, and fitness plans.

Helps calculate daily calorie requirements.
Useful for fitness, dieting, and weight management.
Combines with activity level for TDEE calculation.
Uses the scientifically trusted Mifflin-St Jeor formula.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. How is BMR calculated?

BMR is calculated using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, considered one of the most accurate formulas for estimating resting calorie needs.

2. What affects BMR?

Factors like age, gender, muscle mass, height, weight, and genetics all influence BMR values.

3. Is a higher BMR good?

A higher BMR means your body burns more calories at rest, generally associated with higher muscle mass and better metabolism.