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Daily Calorie Calculator (TDEE) to Lose or Gain Weight

Find how many calories you need each day. Enter your details and activity level to get your BMR, maintenance calories and goal targets.

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BMR and TDEE explained

BMR is what you burn at rest. Multiply by an activity factor for TDEE. Uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation.

Setting your goal

Eat ~500 below TDEE to lose ~1 lb/week, at TDEE to maintain, or 300–500 above to gain.

FAQ

Which formula does it use? +
The Mifflin-St Jeor equation.
Is a calorie deficit safe? +
Moderate deficits are generally fine; avoid extreme cuts.