Calorie Needs Calculator

Estimate daily calorie needs from BMR, activity level and a simple weight-change goal.

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kg in metric mode, lb in imperial mode
cm in metric mode, inches in imperial mode

How to use Calorie Needs Calculator

  1. Enter Sex used by equation, Units, Age, Weight, Height, Activity level.
  2. Choose the options that match your task and leave genuinely optional fields blank when they do not apply.
  3. Select Calculate / Run and review the result panel.
  4. Check units, assumptions and any limitations shown on the page before using the result for an important decision.

About this tool

Estimate daily calorie needs from BMR, activity level and a simple weight-change goal. Use the form above to enter Sex used by equation, Units, Age, Weight, Height, Activity level. The calculation or transformation runs locally in your browser.

Method

Maintenance calories are estimated from Mifflin–St Jeor BMR multiplied by the selected activity factor, then adjusted by the selected goal estimate.

This tool provides a general estimate only and is not medical advice, diagnosis or treatment.

Frequently asked questions

What does Calorie Needs Calculator do?

Estimate daily calorie needs from BMR, activity level and a simple weight-change goal.

What information do I need?

The form is built around these inputs: Sex used by equation, Units, Age, Weight, Height, Activity level.

Does my input get uploaded?

For this tool, the calculation or transformation runs in your browser. Your entered values are not intentionally sent to ToolboxKart for processing.

Is this tool free to use?

Yes. You can use this ToolboxKart tool without creating an account.

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