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Calorie Calculator

Calculate your daily calorie needs based on age, height, weight, and activity level. Get targets for weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain.

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What this calculator does

Calorie Calculator helps you quickly estimate calculate your daily calorie needs based on age, height, weight, and activity level. get targets for weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain. with clean output and clear next steps.

How the calculation works

Enter Age, Gender, Height and this calculator uses standard formulas to determine Maintenance Calories (TDEE) and For Weight Loss (−500 cal). The output is displayed immediately in a user-friendly format.

Example calculation

For example, enter realistic values into the Calorie Calculator to see how the calculator produces Maintenance Calories (TDEE) and For Weight Loss (−500 cal) that you can use for planning and comparison.

Disclaimer

The calculations provided by this website are for informational purposes only and should not be considered financial, legal, tax, or professional advice.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories should I eat to lose weight?

A 500 calorie deficit per day creates ~1 lb/week weight loss. Most people shouldn't go below 1200 cal (women) or 1500 cal (men).