Estimate your daily calorie needs based on your age, gender, weight, height, and activity level.
We use scientifically backed formulas to provide accurate daily calorie needs.
For Men: BMR = 10 × weight (kg) + 6.25 × height (cm) − 5 × age (years) + 5
For Women: BMR = 10 × weight (kg) + 6.25 × height (cm) − 5 × age (years) − 161
Your daily calorie need = BMR × Activity Level
Get answers about calorie calculation, TDEE, and using this tool effectively.
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the total number of calories your body burns in a day, including activity. Knowing your TDEE helps you plan for weight maintenance, loss, or gain more accurately.
The calculator estimates your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) using formulas like Mifflin-St Jeor, then multiplies it by an activity factor to estimate your TDEE. This tells you how many calories you need to maintain your current weight.
The more active you are, the more calories your body burns. A sedentary person needs fewer calories compared to someone who exercises regularly. The calculator adjusts results based on your lifestyle to give realistic estimates.
Yes! If your goal is to gain weight, you can use the maintenance calorie estimate as a baseline and gradually increase your intake by 250–500 calories per day for healthy weight gain.
It's suitable for most healthy adults. However, people with certain medical conditions, athletes with unique energy needs, or pregnant women should consult with a healthcare provider for personalized advice.
It helps you estimate your daily caloric needs based on your age, gender, weight, height, and activity level. This helps with setting goals like weight maintenance or weight loss.
It uses standard formulas like BMR and TDEE which provide good estimations, but individual metabolic rates may vary. Always consult with a professional for medical advice.
You’ll likely lose weight over time. The calculator gives you calorie targets for different weight loss goals, such as mild or extreme fat loss.
Yes, just consume more calories than your maintenance need. The calculator shows your base maintenance number, and you can increase your intake accordingly.