Harris-Benedict Calculator
The classic 1919 BMR formula.
Private by design — everything is calculated on your device, nothing is storedTry: Weight=70, Height=170, Age=30, Sex=male → 70 kg, 170 cm, 30, male, 1,677 kcal
How to use
Harris-Benedict (1919) was the first widely used BMR equation. It tends to overestimate for modern, less active populations versus Mifflin-St Jeor.
Formula
Male: 66.5 + 13.75·w + 5.003·h − 6.755·a; female adds 655.1 + 9.563·w + 1.85·h − 4.676·a.
FAQ
Why use the old formula?
Some textbooks and clinics still cite it; compare against Mifflin for a sanity check.
Which is higher?
Harris-Benedict often reads higher for sedentary modern adults.
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