Calorie Calculator Online Free
Estimate your daily calorie needs for maintenance, weight loss or weight gain. Enter your age, gender, height, weight and activity level to calculate BMR, TDEE and calorie goals.
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How to Use the Calorie Calculator
Estimate your daily calories in three simple steps.
1. Enter your details
Add your age, gender, height and weight.
2. Select activity level
Choose how active you are during a normal week.
3. Review calorie goals
See maintenance, weight loss and weight gain calorie estimates.
Estimate calories for your daily goals.
This Calorie Calculator helps estimate maintenance calories, weight loss calories and weight gain calories using BMR and activity level.
You can calculate daily calorie needs, estimate BMR and TDEE, compare goal calories and view a simple protein, carbs and fat macro estimate.
What is a calorie calculator?
A calorie calculator estimates how many calories you may need per day based on age, gender, height, weight, activity level and goal.
It uses BMR and activity level to estimate TDEE, then creates general calorie targets for weight loss, maintenance or weight gain.
When should you use it?
- Estimating maintenance calories
- Planning weight loss or weight gain goals
- Checking BMR and TDEE estimates
- Creating general macro targets
- Comparing activity levels and calorie needs
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Calorie Calculator FAQ
Common questions about daily calorie needs.
How many calories do I need per day?
Your daily calorie needs depend on age, gender, height, weight, activity level and goals. This calculator estimates your maintenance calories using BMR and activity level.
What are maintenance calories?
Maintenance calories are the estimated calories needed to keep your current weight stable.
How many calories should I eat to lose weight?
A common estimate is maintenance calories minus 250 to 500 calories per day, but individual needs vary.
Is this calculator medical advice?
No. This calculator provides educational estimates only and does not replace professional health or nutrition advice.
What is TDEE?
TDEE stands for Total Daily Energy Expenditure. It estimates total daily calories after activity level is included.
What is BMR?
BMR stands for Basal Metabolic Rate. It estimates calories your body burns at rest for basic functions.
Can I use pounds and inches?
Yes. This calorie calculator supports metric and imperial units.
Does it work on mobile?
Yes. This calorie calculator works on desktop, tablet and mobile browsers.