Harris-Benedict BMR Calculator
Harris-Benedict (Revised)
Formula
Male BMR = 88.362 + (13.397 x W) + (4.799 x H) - (5.677 x A) | Female BMR = 447.593 + (9.247 x W) + (3.098 x H) - (4.330 x A)
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Harris-Benedict equation?
The revised Harris-Benedict equation estimates BMR: Male: 88.362 + (13.397 x weight kg) + (4.799 x height cm) - (5.677 x age). Female: 447.593 + (9.247 x weight) + (3.098 x height) - (4.330 x age).
What is the difference between BMR and TDEE?
BMR is calories burned at rest. TDEE is total calories burned including activity. TDEE = BMR x activity factor.
How accurate is this calculator?
Harris-Benedict is accurate within 5-10% for most people. Individual variation exists based on body composition, genetics, and metabolic conditions.
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