How to Use the BMR Calculator
Enter Your Gender:
Select your gender from the dropdown menu. This is important because men and women have different metabolic rates due to differences in body composition.
Enter Your Age:
Input your age in years. Metabolism tends to slow down with age, so this factor is crucial for accurate calculations.
Enter Your Weight:
Input your weight in kilograms (kg). If you know your weight in pounds (lbs), you can convert it to kilograms by dividing by 2.205 (e.g., 150 lbs ÷ 2.205 = 68 kg).
Enter Your Height:
Input your height in centimeters (cm). If you know your height in feet and inches, you can convert it to centimeters by multiplying feet by 30.48 and inches by 2.54, then adding the two values (e.g., 5 feet 7 inches = (5 × 30.48) + (7 × 2.54) = 170.18 cm).
Calculate Your BMR:
Click the
"Calculate BMR"
button. The calculator will use the Mifflin-St Jeor equation to estimate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is the number of calories your body needs to function at rest.
View Your Result:
Your BMR will be displayed in calories per day. This is the number of calories you need to maintain basic bodily functions like breathing, circulation, and cell production.
What is BMR?
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
is the number of calories your body requires to maintain basic physiological functions while at complete rest. It accounts for about 60-70% of your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE).
BMR is influenced by factors such as age, gender, weight, height, and body composition.
Why is BMR Important?
Weight Management:Knowing your BMR helps you determine how many calories you need to maintain, lose, or gain weight.
To lose weight, you need to consume fewer calories than your TDEE (BMR + activity level).
To gain weight, you need to consume more calories than your TDEE.

Fitness Goals:
BMR is a starting point for creating personalized diet and exercise plans.
It helps you understand how many calories you burn at rest, so you can adjust your intake based on your activity level.
Health Insights:
A low BMR may indicate a slower metabolism, which could be due to factors like aging, hormonal imbalances, or a sedentary lifestyle.
A high BMR may indicate a faster metabolism, often seen in individuals with more muscle mass or higher activity levels.

How to Use Your BMR for Weight Management
Calculate Your TDEE:
Multiply your BMR by an activity factor to estimate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE):
- Sedentary (little to no exercise): BMR × 1.2
- Lightly active (light exercise 1-3 days/week): BMR × 1.375
- Moderately active (moderate exercise 3-5 days/week): BMR × 1.55
- Very active (hard exercise 6-7 days/week): BMR × 1.725
- Extra active (very hard exercise + physical job): BMR × 1.9
Set Your Calorie Goals:
- To lose weight: Consume 500-1000 calories less than your TDEE per day (aim for 0.5-1 kg weight loss per week).
- To maintain weight: Consume calories equal to your TDEE.
- To gain weight: Consume 500-1000 calories more than your TDEE per day.

Tips for Accurate Results
Use accurate measurements for weight and height.
Be honest about your activity level when calculating TDEE.
Remember that BMR is an estimate. Individual variations in metabolism, muscle mass, and genetics can affect your actual calorie needs.

Example Calculation
Gender: Male
Age: 30 years
Weight: 70 kg
Height: 175 cm
BMR:
(10 × 70) + (6.25 × 175) - (5 × 30) + 5 = 1618.75 calories/day
If this person is moderately active, their TDEE would be:
1618.75 × 1.55 = 2509 calories/day.To lose weight, they might aim for a daily intake of
2000-2200 calories.

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Copy the BMR Calculator code (provided earlier) and paste it into a Custom HTML block.
Add the explanation text above or below the calculator in a Paragraph block or Text block.
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