Inactive Calories Burned Calculator

Formula

To calculate the calories burned during inactivity:

\[ \text{Calories Burned} = \left( \frac{\text{BMR}}{24} \right) \times \text{Hours of Inactivity} \]

Where:

\( \text{BMR} \) is the Basal Metabolic Rate (calories/day)
\( \text{Hours of Inactivity} \) is the total number of hours spent without engaging in any physical activity

What are Inactive Calories Burned?

Inactive calories burned refer to the energy expended by the body during periods of inactivity, such as sitting or lying down. The body burns calories to maintain vital functions like breathing, circulating blood, and regulating body temperature. This calculator provides an estimate of the calories burned based on the individual’s Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) during a specified period of inactivity.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Basal Metabolic Rate \( \text{BMR} \) = 1800 calories/day
Hours of Inactivity = 8 hours

Step 1: Divide the BMR by 24 to find the hourly rate:

\[ \frac{\text{BMR}}{24} = \frac{1800}{24} = 75 \text{ calories/hour} \]

Step 2: Multiply the hourly rate by the hours of inactivity:

\[ \text{Calories Burned} = 75 \times 8 = 600 \text{ calories} \]