Calorie Calculator

Estimate your daily calorie needs based on your age, gender, weight, height, and activity level.

Calorie Recommendation Table

Goal Calories/day Percentage Weekly Loss

How Calorie is Calculated

Calorie needs are estimated using the BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and then adjusted for your activity level using TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure).

BMR Formula

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

Activity Multipliers

Your estimated daily calorie needs = BMR × Activity Level. This total gives you the number of calories to maintain your current weight.

Advantages of Using Our Calorie Calculator

Advantage Description
Accurate Calorie Estimations Calculates your daily calorie needs based on scientifically backed BMR and TDEE formulas.
Personalized Recommendations Provides calorie goals for different weight management plans like maintenance, mild loss, and extreme loss.
Supports Fitness Goals Helps you plan your diet effectively whether you want to lose, gain, or maintain weight.
Simple and Fast User-friendly interface lets you calculate your calories in seconds without registration.
Free to Use No hidden costs or subscriptions. You get reliable results without paying anything.

Helpful Information About Calorie Calculation

What is the TDEE and why is it important?

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.

How does a calorie calculator determine my needs?

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.

Why does activity level affect calorie needs?

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.

Can I use this tool for weight gain planning?

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.

Is this calculator suitable for everyone?

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.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

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.