You can easily estimate your basal metabolic rate using the Mifflin-St. Jeor equation — or by using our quick calculator. Here's how.

Basal metabolic rate is an estimate of the number of calories a person’s body needs to carry out basic functions. Learn more about basal metabolic rate here.

Basal metabolic rate (BMR) is how many calories you need for basic bodily functions. Here's how to calculate and increase yours and why it matters for health.

Use Forbes Health's expert-backed Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) calculator to find out how many calories your body burns in a single day while resting.