Calorie Calculator

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

Measurement Unit

Gender Select Gender Male Female

Age Enter your age in years.

Height

Weight Enter weight in kilograms.

Activity Level Select your activity level Sedentary — little or no exercise Lightly active — exercise 1–3 days/week Moderately active — exercise 3–5 days/week Active — exercise 6–7 days/week Very active — hard exercise or physical job Extremely active — very hard exercise/physical job Choose the option that best describes your usual activity.

Your Estimated Daily Calorie Needs

Based on the information you entered.

0

calories per day for weight maintenance

0 Estimated BMR

0 Maintenance Calories

— Suggested Protein Range

Estimated Calorie Targets

0 Moderate Weight Loss

0 Weight Maintenance

0 Moderate Weight Gain

Personalized Guidance

Your personalized calorie guidance will appear here.

What Is a Calorie Calculator?

A calorie calculator estimates how many calories your body may need each day based on factors such as age, gender, height, weight and physical activity. It can be useful for understanding approximate calorie requirements for weight maintenance, weight loss or weight gain.

How Does This Calorie Calculator Work?

This calculator estimates your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation and then estimates daily energy requirements using your selected activity level.

• BMR: Estimated calories your body needs at rest.
• Maintenance calories: Estimated calories needed to maintain your current weight.
• Weight-loss calories: A moderate calorie reduction from estimated maintenance needs.
• Weight-gain calories: A moderate calorie increase above estimated maintenance needs.

Important: This calorie calculator provides an estimate and is not a substitute for professional medical or nutritional advice. Individual calorie requirements can vary because of health, medications, body composition, metabolic factors and other circumstances. Consult a qualified healthcare professional or registered dietitian for personalized advice.