Bmr Calculator To Lose Weight
Calculate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and daily calorie needs to lose weight. Enter your age, gender, weight, height, and activity level to get personalized results.
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How to Use the BMR Calculator to Lose Weight
- Select your gender from the dropdown (Male or Female).
- Enter your age in years (e.g., 30). Must be between 1 and 120.
- Enter your height in centimeters (e.g., 170). Must be between 50 and 300 cm.
- Enter your weight in kilograms (e.g., 70). Must be between 20 and 500 kg.
- Choose your activity level from the dropdown (e.g., Sedentary, Light, Moderate, Active, Very Active).
- Click "Calculate". Your daily calorie needs (TDEE) will appear in green.
- For weight loss, the yellow box shows the recommended daily calorie intake to lose 0.5 kg per week (minimum 1200 calories/day).
- Review the formula explanation in the blue box to understand how the result was calculated.
All inputs must be in metric units (cm, kg). Invalid entries will show a red error border.
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Frequently Asked Questions
BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate, the number of calories your body needs to perform basic life-sustaining functions like breathing and circulation while at rest.
This calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, which is considered one of the most accurate BMR formulas. However, individual variations exist, and it's best used as a starting point.
Yes, you can adjust your calorie intake accordingly. For weight gain, add 300-500 calories to your TDEE. This calculator focuses on weight loss by subtracting 500 calories.
