How to Calculate Calorie Calculator
What is Calorie Calculator?
A TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) calculator estimates how many calories you burn in a day based on your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and activity level. This is the daily calorie target to maintain weight — eat less to lose, eat more to gain.
Formula
Step-by-Step Guide
- 1Step 1: Calculate BMR using Mifflin-St Jeor: Men: 10W + 6.25H − 5A + 5, Women: 10W + 6.25H − 5A − 161
- 2Step 2: Multiply BMR by activity factor (1.2 sedentary to 1.9 very active)
- 3Step 3: Adjust for goal: −500 kcal/day = ~0.5kg loss/week, +500 = ~0.5kg gain/week
- 4Step 4: Calculate macros: protein ~2.2g/kg, fat ~25% of kcal, remainder as carbs
Worked Examples
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Calorie?
A TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) calculator estimates how many calories you burn in a day based on your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and activity level. This is the daily calorie target to maintain weight — eat less to lose, eat more to gain
How accurate is the Calorie calculator?
The calculator uses the standard published formula for calorie. Results are accurate to the precision of the inputs you provide. For financial, medical, or legal decisions, always verify with a qualified professional.
What units does the Calorie calculator use?
This calculator works with kilograms, inches, percentages, watts. You can enter values in the units shown — the calculator handles all conversions internally.
What formula does the Calorie calculator use?
The core formula is: Step 3: Adjust for goal: −500 kcal/day = ~0.5kg loss/week, +500 = ~0.5kg gain/week. Each step in the calculation is shown so you can verify the result manually.