Multiply your result from the Harris-Benedict Equation by the "Conversion Factor" below that best applies to you. This gives you the actual number of calories you burn daily.

Conversion Factors

1.2
Sedentary
Little or no exercise and desk job

1.375
Lightly Active
Light exercise or sports 1-3 days a week

1.55
Moderately Active
Moderate exercise or sports 3-5 days a week

1.725
Very Active
Hard exercise or sports 6-7 days a week

1.9
Extremely Active
Hard daily exercise or sports and physical job