Calorie Calculator
Estimate maintenance, cutting, or bulking calories from body stats and activity.
BMR
1,758 cal/day
Maintenance calories
2,724 cal/day
Target calories
2,724 cal/day
Goal note
Maintenance target matches estimated daily energy needs.
Formula
Target calories = maintenance calories adjusted for maintenance, cutting, or bulking.
Assumptions
- Uses Mifflin-St Jeor BMR multiplied by a selected activity factor.
- Calorie targets are planning estimates and should be adjusted from real weight and performance trends.
The calorie calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation and an activity multiplier to estimate maintenance calories, then applies the selected goal.
How to Use
The calorie calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation and an activity multiplier to estimate maintenance calories, then applies the selected goal. Fill in Age, Weight, Height, Sex, Activity level, and Goal, then review the calculated BMR, Maintenance calories, Mild deficit target, Target calories, and Goal note.
- Open the calculator : Start with Calorie Calculator.
- Enter values : Fill in the required inputs and any optional settings.
- Review the result : Read the output and use the about page for more detail if needed.
Common Questions
What does the Calorie Needs Calculator estimate?
It estimates daily calorie needs based on your inputs and activity level.
How accurate is the result?
Treat it as a starting estimate, since body size, activity, and goals can change the number.