Find Your Daily Calorie Needs
How many calories should you eat per day? Our free calorie calculator estimates your daily calorie needs based on your personal stats and activity level. Whether your goal is weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain, knowing your calorie target is the first step to success. We use the scientifically-validated Mifflin-St Jeor equation.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your age, gender, height, and weight
- Select your activity level
- Choose your fitness goal
- View your recommended daily calories
Features
- BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) calculation
- TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)
- Calories for weight loss (various paces)
- Calories for muscle gain
- Macronutrient suggestions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is BMR?
Basal Metabolic Rate is the calories your body burns at rest for basic functions like breathing and circulation.
What is TDEE?
Total Daily Energy Expenditure is your BMR plus calories burned through activity. This is what you need to maintain weight.
How many calories to lose weight?
A 500 calorie daily deficit typically results in about 1 pound of weight loss per week.