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Use this bmr calculator to calculate estimate basal metabolic rate using weight, height, and age.
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Choose what you want to calculate, enter realistic values, adjust units where shown, and use the scenario section for repeated-use planning.
This calculator applies the formula BMR = 10W + 6.25H - 5A + 5. Enter each value with the matching unit, and AZCalculate updates the result instantly.
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BMR = 10W + 6.25H - 5A + 5
This calculator applies the formula BMR = 10W + 6.25H - 5A + 5. Enter each value with the matching unit, and AZCalculate updates the result instantly.
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Follow the reasoning, not only the final number.
Enter the known values in the calculator fields.
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Keep the units consistent with the labels shown beside each input.
This step transforms the known values into the form required by the formula.
Apply the formula: BMR = 10W + 6.25H - 5A + 5.
This step transforms the known values into the form required by the formula.
Review the primary result and supporting values.
Compare the result with your real-world goal, such as estimate daily calories.
Worked example
Estimated BMR: 1,668.75 cal/day
Calculator guide
Estimate basal metabolic rate using weight, height, and age. This page includes an interactive calculator, concise formula notes, worked examples, FAQs, related calculators, and practical guidance you can revisit whenever needed.
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FAQ
It uses BMR = 10W + 6.25H - 5A + 5 and calculates the result from the values you enter.
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No. It is an educational estimate and should not replace care from a qualified healthcare professional.
Age, sex, health history, medication, pregnancy, activity level, and body composition can affect interpretation.
Use it as an estimate and compare it with the formula, assumptions, and examples shown on the page.
Real-world inputs can include local rules, changing rates, measurement tolerances, and conditions outside the core formula.
Enter the known values requested by the calculator. Use the unit selectors where available and make sure the values describe the same scenario.
The calculator follows the formula shown on this page. Accuracy depends on the values, units, assumptions, and rounding used in your scenario.
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