Free BMR Calculator

BMR & TDEE Calculator

BMR: kcal/day

Maintenance Calories: kcal/day

Calories for Weight Loss (~0.5 kg/week): kcal/day

Calories for Weight Gain (~0.5 kg/week): kcal/day

Master Your Metabolism: BMR & TDEE Explained

Your BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the calories you burn at rest. Multiply by your activity factor to get TDEE—the total you need daily to maintain weight. Adjust ±500 kcal for loss or gain.

Why Use This Calculator?

  • ✅ Supports both Metric & Imperial units
  • ✅ Two proven formulas: Mifflin-St Jeor & Harris-Benedict
  • ✅ Customizable activity levels for accurate TDEE
  • ✅ Instant, mobile‑friendly results

How to Interpret Your Numbers

  1. BMR: Baseline calories burned at rest.
  2. Maintenance: BMR × activity factor.
  3. Weight Loss: Maintenance – 500 kcal/day.
  4. Weight Gain: Maintenance + 500 kcal/day.

Top 5 Tips to Boost Metabolism

  • 🍗 Eat protein-rich foods to increase TEF (Thermic Effect of Food).
  • 🏋️ Engage in strength training to build muscle mass.
  • 💧 Stay hydrated—water aids metabolic reactions.
  • 😴 Prioritize quality sleep for hormonal balance.
  • 🕒 Eat at regular intervals to keep metabolism steady.