Calorie Calculator

Enter your stats and activity to estimate daily calories.

Inputs
Results
BMR
1,737 kcal
Maintenance
2,693 kcal
Lose 1 lb/wk
2,193 kcal
Formula
Mifflin-St Jeor BMR × activity multiplier.
Example

Male 30y 170 lb 70 in moderate ≈ 2,600 kcal.

About the Calorie Calculator

The Calorie Calculator uses widely-accepted equations from clinical and sports-science literature to give you a personalized calorie figure. It's intended for general information — not a substitute for a licensed health professional.

Enter honest numbers. Small rounding errors compound quickly in health math, and the Calorie Calculator is only as accurate as what you put in.

  • Adult figures (not calibrated for children)
  • Metric and imperial units supported
  • Standard, published formulas — no proprietary "magic"
  • Instant recalculation to compare scenarios

How to read the result

A single calorie value is a snapshot, not a verdict. Track it weekly rather than daily, and look at the trend line. That is a far more reliable signal of what's happening in your body than any one reading.

If the Calorie Calculator's result surprises you, don't panic. Re-check your inputs, and — if the number still concerns you — book a conversation with a qualified professional.

Limits of the Calorie Calculator

Formulas generalize across large populations, so they can be off for individuals with unusual body composition, athletes with high muscle mass, or people with medical conditions. Treat the Calorie Calculator as a useful data point, not a diagnosis.

Frequently asked questions