Professional Calorie Calculator

Calculate your daily calorie needs for weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain with personalized macronutrient breakdown

Calorie Calculator

Ready to Calculate

Enter your details to calculate your daily calorie needs and get personalized nutrition recommendations.

How to Use the Calorie Calculator

1

Enter Personal Information

Input your height, weight, age, and gender for accurate BMR calculation using the scientifically-proven Mifflin-St Jeor equation.

2

Select Activity Level

Choose your daily activity level from sedentary to extra active to calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE).

3

Set Fitness Goal

Select your primary goal: weight maintenance, fat loss, or muscle gain to receive personalized calorie recommendations.

4

Analyze Results & Macros

Review your BMR, TDEE, target calories, and detailed macronutrient breakdown with protein, carbs, and fat recommendations.

5

Track History

Save and compare previous calculations to monitor progress and adjust your nutrition plan over time.

6

Share & Export Data

Share results with trainers or nutrition professionals, and export calculation history as CSV for deeper analysis.

Expert Nutrition & Calorie Tips

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Apply the 80% rule: only use 80% of maximum calorie capacity to create safety buffer for sustainable weight loss

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Follow protein formula: 1g protein/lb body weight to maintain muscle mass and satiety

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Split meals: 4-6 smaller meals/day instead of 3 large ones to optimize metabolism and blood sugar control

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Hydrate smart: drink 35ml water/kg body weight + extra 500-750ml for each hour of exercise

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Time carbs: consume 70% of carbs around workout times to maximize performance and recovery

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Healthy fats: 25-35% total calories from omega-3, monounsaturated sources to support hormones and heart health

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Track trends: weekly weigh-ins at same time, not daily, to avoid water weight fluctuations

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Diet breaks: take 10-14 days at maintenance calories after 8-12 weeks of deficit to reset leptin hormones

Expert FAQ on Calorie Calculations