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Calorie Calculator

Calculate your daily calorie needs for maintenance, weight loss, or muscle gain.

Daily Calorie Needs

Biological Sex

Little or no exercise, desk job

For informational purposes only. This tool does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional before making health decisions.

Daily Calorie Targets

Enter your details to see your calorie needs.

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How the Calorie Calculator Works

Your daily calorie needs depend on your basal metabolic rate (BMR) and how active you are. This calculator estimates your BMR from height, weight, age, and sex, then applies an activity multiplier to estimate maintenance calories.

Use maintenance calories to keep your weight steady, then adjust up or down for gain or loss. Recalculate after major weight changes or activity shifts for better accuracy.

Frequently Asked Questions About Calorie

A safe starting point is 10-20% below your maintenance calories. If progress stalls after 2-3 weeks, adjust by 100-200 calories.
Formulas provide a solid baseline but can be off by 10-20%. Track weight trends and adjust based on your real-world results.
Recalculate after major weight changes or activity shifts, or every few months if your routine changes.

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