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Calorie Calculator.

Estimate the number of daily calories required to maintain, lose, or gain weight.

FREE INSTANT RESULTS NO SIGNUP UPDATED 2026

Parameters

yrs
lbs
in
%

Summary Output

Maintain Weight
2,400 kcal
Mild Weight Loss (-0.5 lb/wk)
2,150 kcal
Weight Loss (-1 lb/wk)
1,900 kcal
Weight Gain (+1 lb/wk)
2,900 kcal

How to Use

Provide your statistics and active lifestyle level. Enter your body fat percentage to use the lean mass formula. Standard TDEE results and a customizable macronutrients breakdown table are generated.

Example Calculation

A 25-year-old male, 160 lbs (72.6 kg), 70 in (177.8 cm), active level 1.55, BMR = 1,692 kcal (using Mifflin). With 15% body fat BMR becomes 1,699 kcal (using Katch-McArdle).

Formula

BMR (Mifflin-St Jeor):
Male = 10 * weight(kg) + 6.25 * height(cm) - 5 * age(y) + 5
Female = 10 * weight(kg) + 6.25 * height(cm) - 5 * age(y) - 161

BMR (Katch-McArdle, if body fat is entered):
BMR = 370 + 21.6 * [ weight(kg) * (1 - body_fat/100) ]

TDEE = BMR * Activity Multiplier

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions and answers about the Calorie Calculator.

The Calorie Calculator is a free online tool designed to estimate the number of daily calories required to maintain, lose, or gain weight. It allows you to perform these calculations quickly and accurately without manual computations.
Provide your statistics and active lifestyle level. Enter your body fat percentage to use the lean mass formula. Standard TDEE results and a customizable macronutrients breakdown table are generated. Once you enter these values, the calculator will automatically compute and display the results instantly.
The Calorie Calculator uses the following formula to calculate your results: BMR (Mifflin-St Jeor): Male = 10 * weight(kg) + 6.25 * height(cm) - 5 * age(y) + 5 Female = 10 * weight(kg) + 6.25 * height(cm) - 5 * age(y) - 161 BMR (Katch-McArdle, if body fat is entered): BMR = 370 + 21.6 * [ weight(kg) * (1 - body_fat/100) ] TDEE = BMR * Activity Multiplier This formula is standard and widely accepted for these types of calculations.
Sure! Here is a practical example: A 25-year-old male, 160 lbs (72.6 kg), 70 in (177.8 cm), active level 1.55, BMR = 1,692 kcal (using Mifflin). With 15% body fat BMR becomes 1,699 kcal (using Katch-McArdle). This example demonstrates how the inputs are processed through the formula to yield the final results.
To use the Calorie Calculator, you need to enter: Age, Gender, Weight (lbs), Height (inches), Activity Level, Body Fat Percentage (Optional). These inputs help the tool calculate precise results tailored to your situation.
The Calorie Calculator outputs the following details: Maintain Weight, Mild Weight Loss (-0.5 lb/wk), Weight Loss (-1 lb/wk), Weight Gain (+1 lb/wk). This comprehensive breakdown helps you understand the different aspects of the calculated figures.
Yes, the Calorie Calculator is 100% free with no registration or signup required. It is fully responsive and optimized for mobile phones, tablets, and desktop computers.
Reliable Calculator provides a fast, clean, ad-free, and premium user experience. The Calorie Calculator uses verified math formulas and provides instant results with visual breakdowns and examples, making it more intuitive than other tools.