BMR Daily Calorie Calculator

This BMR Daily Calorie Calculator works on a proven formula and is very accurate. The calculator uses two formulas to calculate your body’s daily calorie requirements. Using the BMR Daily Calorie Calculator allows individuals to take a mathematical approach to weight loss or weight gain.

1. Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) Formula

Your BMR is the amount of calories you would expend on a daily basis if you were sedentary, ie sat around and did nothing. It takes into account several variables like height, weight, age and gender to calculate your daily calorie needs.

2. Harris Benedict Formula

The Harris Benedict Formula takes the number produced by the BMR formula and uses a multiplier based upon your activity level. The resulting number is the recommended daily calorie intake to maintain current body weight.

The BMR Daily Calculator has many applications. If you are trying to lose weight you could start off by taking the results of the BMR and reducing your caloric intake by 10% and see how your body responds.

If you are trying to bulk you would do the opposite and increase the number by 10% and see how your body responds.

Note:The BMR equation will be very accurate in all but the very muscular (will underestimate calorie needs) and the very overweight (will over-estimate calorie needs).