Daily Calories
Details
This calorie calculator helps you estimate how many calories your body needs each day to function and stay healthy. Your daily calorie needs depend on several factors, including age, height, weight, sex, and activity level. By calculating your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), this tool provides calorie targets for maintaining your weight or losing weight safely.
How to Use the Calculator
- Select Units – Choose between:
- US units (cm, kg)
- International units (ft/in, lbs)
- Enter Personal Details – Provide your age, height, and weight in the chosen units.
- Select Sex – Male or Female (used in the calculation formula).
- Choose Activity Level – Read the statements and pick the one that best describes your typical daily activity:
- Inactive – Little to no exercise
- Somewhat Active – Light activity 2–3 days per week
- Active – Moderate activity most days, or vigorous activity 3+ days/week
- Very Active – Intense exercise or physically demanding lifestyle
- Click Calculate – Instantly see your results below the calculator.
Understanding the Results
- Maintain Weight – Calories you need daily to keep your current weight stable.
- Mild Weight Loss (0.25 kg/week) – A small reduction for gradual, sustainable progress.
- Weight Loss (0.5 kg/week) – A moderate reduction to lose around 0.5 kg per week.
- Extreme Weight Loss (1 kg/week) – A large calorie deficit for faster results (not recommended without medical supervision).
Calorie Calculator
Select the statement that best describes your usual activity level:
Inactive: Never or rarely include physical activity in your day.
Somewhat active: Include light activity or moderate activity about 2-3 times/week.
Active: At least 30 minutes of moderate activity most days, or 20 minutes of vigorous activity at least 3 days/week.
Very active: Large amounts of moderate or vigorous activity daily.