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How to Calculate BMR

Calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate — calories burned at rest.

The Formula

Mifflin-St Jeor equation

The bmr formula uses the mathematical relationship: Mifflin-St Jeor equation. Each variable in the formula represents a measurable quantity that affects the final result.

Step-by-Step Method

  1. 1Identify all input values needed for the bmr calculation.
  2. 2Substitute your known values into the formula: Mifflin-St Jeor equation.
  3. 3Perform the arithmetic operations in the correct order (PEMDAS/BODMAS).
  4. 4Check that your result has the correct units and is within a reasonable range.
  5. 5Verify using the interactive BMR Calculator to confirm your answer.

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