Resting Daily Energy Expenditure

It is possible to determine your resting daily energy expenditure (RDEE) using your weight, height and age. This method was validated by Harris and Benedict (1919) ^[1] 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 RRDE' button.

Height cm		Age		Weight Kg		Gender
	RDEE Calories

The Algorithms

For Males

RDEE = 66 + (13.7 x weight) + (5 x height) - (6.8 x age)

For Females

RDEE = 655 + (9.6 x weight) + (1.85 x height) - (4.7 x age)

Free Calculator

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

References

HARRIS, J.A. and BENEDICT, F. G. (1919) A biometric study of basal metabolism in man. Washington DC: Carnegie Institute

Page Reference

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MACKENZIE, B. (2004) Resting Daily Energy Expenditure [WWW] Available from: https://www.brianmac.co.uk/predictrdee.htm [Accessed