Resting Daily Energy Expenditure

Using your weight, height and age it is possible to determine your resting daily energy expenditure (RDEE). This method was validated in 1919 by Dr. J.A. Harris and Dr. F.G. Benedict using closed circuit spirometry.

RDEE Calculator

To obtain an estimate of your RDEE please enter your height, age, weight and gender and then select the 'Calculate' button.

Height cm Age
Weight Kg Gender
RRDE= Calories
Reference: Harris, J.A, and Benedict, F.G., A biometric study of basal metabolism in man. Publ. No. 279, Washington DC; Carnegie Institute 1919

Free Calculator

  • RDEE Calculator - a free Microsoft Excel spreadsheet that you can download and use on your computer.

Associated Pages

The following Sports Coach pages should be read in conjunction with this page:

Associated Books

The following books provide more information related to this topic:

  • Advanced Studies in Physical Education and Sport, P Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 4482345
  • Physical Education and the Study of Sport, B. Davis et al., ISBN 0 7234 31752
  • Essentials of Exercise Physiology, W.D. McArdle et al., ISBN 0 683 30507 7
  • Physical Education and Sport Studies, D. Roscoe et al., ISBN 1 901424 20 0
  • The World of Sport Examined, P. Beashel et al., ISBN 0 17 438719 9
  • Advanced PE for Edexcel, F. Galligan et al., ISBN 0 435 50643 9
  • Examining Physical Education, K. Bizley, ISBN 0 435 50660 9
  • Sport and PE, K Wesson et al., ISBN 0 340 683821
  • PE for you, J. Honeybourne, ISBN 0 7487 3277 2