Calculate your daily calorie needs for weight loss, maintenance, or gain.
Understanding Calorie Needs
Your daily calorie needs depend on your age, gender, size, and activity level. This calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, considered the most accurate formula.
Weight Change Guidelines
Lose weight: Eat 500 fewer calories for ~1 lb/week loss
Gain weight: Eat 500 more calories for ~1 lb/week gain
Maintain: Match your TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure)