Calculate metabolic age
Metabolic age reveals how your body's energy expenditure compares to your chronological age. Our calculator helps assess your cellular health, providing insights to optimize nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices for better longevity.
Metabolic Age Formula
The calculation uses adjusted Harris-Benedict equation:
BMR = (10 × weight + 6.25 × height - 5 × age + s-gender) × (1 - bodyfat/100)
Where s-gender: +5 for male, -161 for female
Interpretation Table
| Metabolic Age | Health Status |
|---|---|
| Younger than actual | Excellent metabolic health |
| ±5 years | Normal metabolism |
| Older than actual | Needs improvement |
Pros and Cons
Advantages:
- Identifies premature aging patterns
- Motivates lifestyle improvements
- Helps track fitness progress
- Early detection of metabolic issues
- Personalized health insights
Limitations:
- Not a medical diagnosis
- Accuracy depends on input data
- Doesn't consider genetic factors
- Variations in measurement methods
- Snapshot assessment, not longitudinal
FAQs
What is metabolic age?
Metabolic age compares your basal metabolic rate to age averages, indicating whether your body functions as younger or older than your chronological age.