Basal metabolic rate calculatorHow much energy does your body need at rest?
Know your numbers. Enter your sex, age, height and weight, and you will see your basal metabolic rate in calories per day right away.
- Instant result right below the calculator
- Four details are enough
- Then on to your total daily needs
- Free and no sign-up
And then?In the Foodpunk app you get recipes calculated exactly to your needs.
What 1,589 calories in a day can look like
Three low carb recipes from the app, each with its nutrition values. This is what a day looks like when the recipes are calculated for your numbers.
Low carb porridge with chia seeds and berries
Low Carb Chicken Tikka Masala
Caprese with grilled eggplant
Nutrition per serving according to our recipe pages. Percent: share of the day's energy.
What your basal metabolic rate tells you
The basis of your day
Basal metabolic rate is the energy your body needs at complete rest. Everything you do in everyday life comes on top.
On to your daily needs
For planning you need your total needs including everyday life and exercise. The calorie calculator works them out for you.
Look at what you eat
The same calories don't fill you up the same way. A breakfast with eggs and vegetables can last until lunch, one of white bread and jam often only until the next break.
Recipes with nutrition values to cook at home
Your recipes, calculated exactly to your numbers
A number alone doesn't tell you what goes on your plate. In the Foodpunk app you enter your details once, and every recipe comes with portions and nutrition values that match your numbers, plus the shopping list. Low carb, keto or more carbs: you decide, the app does the math.
Questions about basal metabolic rate
What is basal metabolic rate?
Basal metabolic rate is the energy your body needs at complete rest, without movement and without digestion. It is the smallest part of your daily needs; everyday life and exercise come on top.
What is the difference between basal metabolic rate and calorie needs?
Basal metabolic rate is the energy your body needs at complete rest. Your calorie needs add what you use moving in everyday life and exercising. You plan with your calorie needs, which the calorie calculator shows you.
How accurate is the result?
Every calculation is an estimate, and two people with the same details often burn different amounts. Take the result as a guide.
Do I need to enter my email address?
No. The result appears right on the page. We don't ask for your email.
Does the calculator replace medical advice?
No. It gives you a guide for everyday life. If you have a medical condition, are pregnant or take medication, discuss your diet with your doctor.