Katch-McArdle Formula for BMR

The Katch-McArdle Formula is used to calculate BMR because it takes into account the Lean Body Mass, wheras other popular methods only incorporate age, sex, height, and weight.

BMR (kCal) =370 +(21.6 * LBM)

• BMR=BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate)
• LBM=Lean Body Mass (Calculated from your Body Fat Percentage)