Weight Loss Calorie Calculator
Estimate your daily calorie intake for weight loss based on your personal stats and goals.
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How to use this tool?
This calculator estimates your daily calorie target for weight loss using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation. Follow these steps:
- Enter your age (10–120 years), weight (20–500 kg), and height (50–250 cm). All inputs are in metric units (kg and cm).
- Select your gender (Male or Female).
- Choose your activity level from the dropdown (Sedentary to Extra active).
- Pick your weight loss goal (0.5 to 2 lb per week). The calculator subtracts 500 calories per pound of weekly loss.
- Click “Calculate”. Your daily calorie target appears below.
Important: If the result is below 1,200 calories, an error warns you to adjust your goal. Always consult a professional before extreme diets.
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Frequently Asked Questions
We use the Mifflin-St Jeor equation to estimate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), then multiply by an activity factor to get maintenance calories. We subtract 500 calories per pound of desired weekly weight loss to get your target.
A deficit of 500-1000 calories per day is generally considered safe, leading to 1-2 pounds of weight loss per week. Avoid going below 1200 calories per day for women and 1500 for men without medical supervision.
This calculator is specifically designed for weight loss. For weight gain, you would need to add calories instead of subtracting.
