BMR Calculator
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body burns at rest to maintain basic functions.
About BMR
Your BMR represents the minimum amount of energy your body needs to sustain basic functions like breathing, circulation, and cell production. To lose weight, you'll need to consume fewer calories than your BMR plus any additional activity calories.
Did you know?
- Your brain uses ~20% of your total daily calories despite being only 2% of your body weight
- BMR decreases ~2% per decade after age 20
- You burn ~50-70 more calories per day while sleeping than when awake due to repair processes