Fitness

Calorie Calculator

Daily calorie target from BMR, activity, and goal.

Daily calories

kcal

TDEE (maintain)

kcal

BMR

kcal

Worked example

From the BMR example (≈1649 kcal/day) and a moderate activity factor of 1.55, TDEE ≈ 1649 × 1.55 ≈ 2556 kcal/day to maintain. A lose-weight goal subtracts about 500 kcal/day on this page (≈2056 kcal/day), which is a planning offset, not a guaranteed rate of loss.

\[ TDEE \approx 1649 \times 1.55 \approx 2556 \]

FAQ

What does the ±500 kcal goal do?

It is a conventional planning shift of about 500 kcal/day on top of TDEE. Actual weight change depends on adherence, water, and body composition.

Which activity factor should I pick?

Match the label: sedentary is little or no exercise; moderate is about 3–5 days/week. Overstating activity inflates the calorie target.

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Assumptions and limitations

These fitness results are not a medical diagnosis or treatment plan. They use the named screening formulas only and cannot replace advice from a qualified clinician.

Activity multipliers are coarse. The page does not model macronutrients or medical diets.

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