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BMR Table: Basal metabolic rate by Age

Reference table of basal metabolic rate for BMR across a range of age values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Dr. Neha Sharma, MBBS, MD (Nutrition) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This bmr reference table shows the basal metabolic rate for a range of age values, assuming a gender of 1, a weight of 70 kg and a height of 175 cm. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our BMR Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

AgeBasal metabolic rate
7.5 years1,761 kcal/day
15 years1,724 kcal/day
23 years1,684 kcal/day
30 years1,649 kcal/day
45 years1,574 kcal/day
60 years1,499 kcal/day
90 years1,349 kcal/day
120 years1,199 kcal/day

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your age and read across to the basal metabolic rate. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the BMR Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the BMR Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our BMR Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common age values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the BMR Calculator.

Dr. Neha Sharma · MBBS, MD (Nutrition)

Dr. Neha Sharma is a physician specialising in nutrition and preventive health, with over a decade of clinical experience helping patients understand body metrics and healthy lifestyle targets.