Men

1. Step 1

Multiply weight by 6.23 to get the weight factor. For example, a 25-year-old man is 5
feet 11 inches tall and weighs 190 lb. In the example, 190 lb. times 6.23 equals
1,183.7.

2. Step 2

Multiply height by 12.7 to get the height factor. In the example, 12.7 times 71 inches
equals 901.7.

3. Step 3

Multiply age by 6.8 to get the age factor. In the example, 6.8 times 25 years equals
170.

4. Step 4

Add 66 to the weight factor and the height factor. From this number, subtract the age
factor to arrive at BMR. In the example, 66 plus 1,183.7 plus 901.7 minus 170
equals a BMR of 1,981.4.

5. Step 5

Multiply the BMR by an activity rate. Activity rates are: 1.2 for little activity, 1.55 for
moderate activity and 1.9 for high activity. In the example, if the person is
moderately active, then 1,981.4 times 1.55, which equals 3,071.17 calories per day.