{"id":64830,"date":"2025-06-03T10:04:26","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T07:04:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/?p=64830"},"modified":"2025-06-03T10:04:26","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T07:04:26","slug":"harris-benedict-calculator","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/beauty\/harris-benedict-calculator\/","title":{"rendered":"Harris-Benedict Equation Calculator"},"content":{"rendered":"<section class=\"not-prose calculator-box\" aria-labelledby=\"calculator-title\"><div class=\"flex items-baseline sm:items-center justify-between gap-2 sm:gap-3\"><div class=\"flex flex-col sm:flex-row sm:items-center gap-2\"><span class=\"icon icon-calculator text-primary-700! text-base! dark:text-primary-300!\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2 class=\"text-lg font-display font-bold\">Harris-Benedict Calculator<\/h2><\/div><div class=\"relative group inline-block\">\n  <button class=\"favorite\" id=\"favorite\" data-favorite-id=\"64830\" data-favorite-title=\"Harris-Benedict Equation\" data-favorite-url=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/beauty\/harris-benedict-calculator\/\" data-favorite-excerpt=\"This calculator estimates your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) using the Harris-Benedict equation, which considers your weight, height, age, and gender. It\u2019s a reliable method to determine how many calories your body needs at rest and to plan for weight management, diet, or fitness goals.\" aria-label=\"Add to Favorites\" data-favorite-icon=\"icon icon-nutrition\">\n    <span class=\"icon icon-shape-star-empty\"><\/span>\n  <\/button>\n  <div class=\"absolute right-full -translate-y-1\/2 top-1\/2 mr-2 w-max max-w-xs px-3 py-2 bg-gray-800 text-white text-xs rounded shadow-lg opacity-0 group-hover:opacity-100 transition-opacity duration-200 z-10 pointer-events-none\">\n   <span class=\"favorite-tooltip\" id=\"favorite-tooltip\"><\/span>\n  <\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><form action=\"https:\/\/wpcalc.com\/en\/beauty\/harris-benedict-calculator\/\" method=\"POST\" class=\"calculator\" id=\"calculator-64830\" data-post=\"64830\"><fieldset class=\"fieldset-input\"><legend class=\"sr-only\">Input Fields<\/legend><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-1\"><label for=\"field-1\">Gender<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-1\" name=\"gender\"><option value=\"male\">Male<\/option><option value=\"female\">Female<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><div class=\"field has-term\" id=\"input-2\"><label for=\"field-2\">Weight<\/label><div class=\"term\">weight<\/div>  <div class=\"absolute bottom-0 left-16 top-8 w-2 h-0.5 bg-blue-500\"><\/div><input type=\"number\" name=\"weight\" id=\"field-2\" min=\"0\" step=\"any\" value=\"70\"\/><div class=\"unit\">kg<\/div><small>Enter your weight in kilograms<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field has-term\" id=\"input-3\"><label for=\"field-3\">Height<\/label><div class=\"term\">height<\/div>  <div class=\"absolute bottom-0 left-16 top-8 w-2 h-0.5 bg-blue-500\"><\/div><input type=\"number\" name=\"height\" id=\"field-3\" min=\"0\" step=\"any\" value=\"175\"\/><div class=\"unit\">cm<\/div><small>Enter your height in centimeters<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field has-term\" id=\"input-4\"><label for=\"field-4\">Age<\/label><div class=\"term\">age<\/div>  <div class=\"absolute bottom-0 left-16 top-8 w-2 h-0.5 bg-blue-500\"><\/div><input type=\"number\" name=\"age\" id=\"field-4\" min=\"0\" step=\"any\" value=\"30\"\/><small>Enter your age in years<\/small><\/div><div class=\"field\" id=\"input-5\"><label for=\"field-5\">Activity Level<\/label><div class=\"grid grid-cols-1\"><select id=\"field-5\" name=\"activity_level\"><option value=\"1.2\">Sedentary (little or no exercise)<\/option><option value=\"1.375\">Lightly active (1\u20133 days\/week)<\/option><option value=\"1.55\">Moderately active (3\u20135 days\/week)<\/option><option value=\"1.725\">Very active (6\u20137 days\/week)<\/option><option value=\"1.9\">Extra active (intense daily exercise or physical job)<\/option><\/select><svg class=\"pointer-events-none col-start-1 row-start-1 mr-2 size-5 self-center justify-self-end text-gray-500 sm:size-4\" viewBox=\"0 0 16 16\" fill=\"currentColor\" aria-hidden=\"true\" data-slot=\"icon\">\n              <path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M4.22 6.22a.75.75 0 0 1 1.06 0L8 8.94l2.72-2.72a.75.75 0 1 1 1.06 1.06l-3.25 3.25a.75.75 0 0 1-1.06 0L4.22 7.28a.75.75 0 0 1 0-1.06Z\" clip-rule=\"evenodd\" \/>\n            <\/svg><\/div><\/div><\/fieldset><div class=\"buttons\"><button type=\"submit\" data-text=\"Re-Calculate\" id=\"calculate-button\" data-post=\"64830\">Calculate<\/button><button type=\"reset\">Reset<\/button><\/div><div class=\"field is-checkbox hidden!\" id=\"field-auto-calc\"><input type=\"checkbox\" id=\"auto-calc\"><label for=\"auto-calc\">Calculate automatically<\/label><small>If enabled, the result will update automatically when you change any value.<\/small><\/div><div class=\"fieldset-result is-hidden\" aria-labelledby=\"result-title\" aria-live=\"polite\" role=\"region\"> <h3 class=\"result-title bg-gradient-to-r from-primary-50 to-gray-50 dark:from-primary-900 dark:to-gray-800\" id=\"result-title\"><span class=\"icon icon-s-pulse\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span> Your Results<\/h3><div class=\"result-box\"><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-1\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-1\" data-unit=\"kcal\/day\"><\/span><button class=\"copy-result\" data-tooltip=\"Copy Result\"><span class=\"copy-icon icon icon-document-copy\"><\/span><\/button><\/div><div class=\"field-result\" id=\"output-2\"><span class=\"field-title\"><span>Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)<\/span><\/span><span class=\"field-value\" id=\"result-2\" data-unit=\"kcal\/day\"><\/span><button 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shadow-sm\"><\/div><\/section><ins class=\"adsbygoogle\"\n     style=\"display:block; text-align:center; margin: 32px 0;\"\n     data-ad-layout=\"in-article\"\n     data-ad-format=\"fluid\"\n     data-ad-client=\"ca-pub-1721569815777345\"\n     data-ad-slot=\"6317458308\"><\/ins>\n<script>\n     (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});\n<\/script>\n<section class=\"formula-box\" aria-labelledby=\"formula-title\">\r\n\t<div id=\"formula-title\" class=\"not-prose font-display mb-4\"><span class=\"icon icon-formula\" aria-hidden=\"true\"><\/span><h2>Harris-Benedict BMR Formula<\/h2><\/div>\r\n\t<figure class=\"not-prose formula\">\r\n\t\t<figcaption class=\"formula-title\">Formula<\/figcaption>\r\n\t\t<div class=\"text-base text-gray-800\" id=\"formula\">\n[\ntext{For men:} \\\\\n\\text{BMR} = 66.5 + (13.75 \\times \\text{Weight (kg)}) + (5.003 \\times \\text{Height (cm)}) &#8211; (6.75 \\times \\text{Age})\\\\[1em]\ntext{For women:} \\\\\n\\text{BMR} = 655.1 + (9.563 \\times \\text{Weight (kg)}) + (1.850 \\times \\text{Height (cm)}) &#8211; (4.676 \\times \\text{Age})\n\\]\n<\/div>\r\n\t<\/figure>\r\n\t<\/p>\n<p><strong>Explanation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>This version of the Harris-Benedict equation provides an estimate of your resting energy expenditure (BMR), which can then be multiplied by an activity factor to calculate Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE).<br \/>\r\n<\/section>\n<p>The Harris-Benedict formula is one of the most widely used methods to estimate resting calorie needs. It helps tailor nutrition plans for weight loss, maintenance, or gain. You can use this calculator on its own or combine it with activity multipliers to get your full energy needs. It\u2019s especially useful for personal trainers, dietitians, and health-focused individuals.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>This calculator estimates your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) using the Harris-Benedict equation, which considers your weight, height, age, and gender. 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