RMR Calculator
Resting Metabolic Rate
Part of the Metabolism Series
Find your RMR and daily calorie estimate
Used because the standard RMR equation accounts for typical differences in body composition between sexes.
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Uses the same unit system as your weight above.
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This is used to calculate your second result, Total Energy Expenditure, below.
Here are your two numbers at a glance.
RMR
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at rest
TEE
—
full day
Result 1
Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR)
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calories / day
What your body burns just staying alive: breathing, circulating blood, running your organs. This is measured at complete rest, before any movement, exercise, or digestion. Think of it as your floor, not a target to hit.
Result 2
Total Energy Expenditure (TEE)
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calories / day
Your RMR plus the energy you burn moving through your day, including the activity level you selected above. This is a rough estimate of your full daily calorie needs to maintain your current weight.
Both numbers are estimates, not measurements. Use them as a starting point to adjust from based on how your body actually responds over a few weeks, not as fixed targets.
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