Calorie Calculator
Calculate your daily calorie needs with personalized nutrition recommendations
What is a Calorie Calculator?
A Calorie Calculator is a comprehensive nutrition tool that determines your daily caloric needs based on your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), activity level, and specific health goals. This advanced calculator uses scientifically validated formulas including the Mifflin-St Jeor equation to calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), providing personalized calorie targets for weight loss, maintenance, or gain.
Our sophisticated calorie calculator incorporates multiple factors including age, gender, height, weight, activity level, and fitness goals to provide accurate daily calorie recommendations. The tool calculates your BMR (calories burned at rest), applies activity multipliers based on your lifestyle, and adjusts for specific goals like losing 1-2 pounds per week or gaining muscle mass. It also provides detailed macronutrient breakdowns following evidence-based nutrition guidelines.
Essential for individuals planning weight loss or gain programs, athletes optimizing performance nutrition, fitness enthusiasts tracking caloric intake, healthcare professionals counseling patients, nutritionists designing meal plans, and anyone seeking to understand their daily energy requirements. The calculator provides actionable insights for sustainable weight management, improved body composition, and optimal health outcomes through proper caloric balance.
BMR
Base metabolic rate
Activity
Lifestyle multiplier
TDEE
Total daily energy