1. What is Calories Burned At Rest?

This calculation estimates the calories your body burns while at complete rest, based on your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and the duration of rest. It represents the minimum calories needed to maintain basic physiological functions.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the equation:

Where:

• \( BMR \) — Basal Metabolic Rate (kcal/day)
• \( time \) — Duration of rest (minutes)
• 1440 — Number of minutes in a day

Explanation: The equation prorates your daily BMR to the specific time period you were at rest.

3. Importance of Calculation

Details: Understanding calories burned at rest helps with weight management, nutrition planning, and creating accurate calorie budgets for health goals.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your BMR in kcal/day and the duration of rest in minutes. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: How is BMR different from TDEE?
A: BMR is calories burned at complete rest, while TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) includes all activities and exercise.

Q2: What factors affect BMR?
A: Age, gender, weight, height, muscle mass, and genetics all influence your BMR.

Q3: Is this calculation accurate for short periods?
A: It provides an estimate, but very short periods (under 30 minutes) may be less accurate due to metabolic variations.

Q4: Does this include digestion calories?
A: No, this is pure resting calories. The thermic effect of food would be additional.

Q5: How often should I recalculate?
A: Recalculate whenever your weight changes significantly (5+ lbs) or your body composition changes.