How to Calculate Resting Metabolic Rate
What is Resting Metabolic Rate?
Resting metabolic rate (RMR) is energy burned at rest. Mifflin-St Jeor formula is most accurate, accounting for age, weight, height, and gender.
Formula
Male: 10W + 6.25H - 5A + 5; Female: 10W + 6.25H - 5A - 161
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Enter weight (kg), height (cm), age, gender
- 2Apply Mifflin-St Jeor formula
- 3Result is daily kcal at rest
Worked Examples
Input
W: 75kg, H: 180cm, A: 30, Male
Result
RMR ≈ 1,720 kcal/day
Base metabolism rate
Common Mistakes to Avoid
- ✕Using inches instead of cm
- ✕Confusing RMR with TDEE (total daily energy)
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