EE: Predictive Equation Formulas (2005)
Table: Predictive Equations for Resting Metabolic Rate (RMR) in kcal/day
All equations use weight in kilograms (kg), height in centimeters (cm) except the WHO/FAO/UNU equation that uses height in meters (m).
Mifflin-St Jeor
Men: RMR = 9.99 X weight + 6.25 X height – 4.92 X age + 5
Women: RMR = 9.99 X weight + 6.25 X height – 4.92 X age – 161
Harris Benedict
Men: RMR = 66.47 + 13.75 X weight + 5.0 X height – 6.75 X age
Women: RMR = 655.09 + 9.56 X weight + 1.84 X height – 4.67 X age
Owen
Men: RMR = 879 + 10.2 X weight
Women: RMR = 795 + 7.18 X weight
WHO/FAO/UNU
Weight only:
Age (yr)
Men
18-30 RMR = 15.3 X weight + 679
31-60 RMR = 11.6 X weight + 879
>60 RMR = 13.5 X weight + 487
Women
18-30 RMR = 14.7 X weight + 496
31-60 RMR = 8.7 X weight + 829
>60 RMR = 10.5 X weight + 596
Weight and height (m):
Age (yr)
Men
18-30 RMR = 15.4 X weight – 27 X height + 717
31-60 RMR = 11.3 X weight + 16 X height + 901
>60 RMR = 8.8 X weight + 1128 X height – 1071
Women
18-30 RMR = 13.3 X weight + 334 X height + 35
31-60 RMR = 8.7 X weight – 25 X height + 865
>60 RMR = 9.2 X weight + 637 X height – 302