Daily Calorie Calculator
Calculate your daily calorie needs based on your age, gender, height, weight, activity level, and fitness goal. Use either Metric or Imperial units.
What Is a Daily Calorie Calculator?
A Daily Calorie Calculator estimates how many calories your body needs each day based on your age, gender, height, weight, activity level, and fitness goal.
It first calculates your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), then adjusts it using your activity level to estimate the number of calories your body burns each day.
Activity Level Guide
| Activity Level | Description |
|---|---|
| Sedentary | Little or no exercise. |
| Lightly Active | Exercise 1–3 days each week. |
| Moderately Active | Exercise 3–5 days each week. |
| Very Active | Exercise 6–7 days each week. |
| Extra Active | Very intense exercise or a physically demanding job. |
How to Use Your Results
Your recommended calorie intake depends on your goal.
- Lose Weight: Eat fewer calories than your maintenance level.
- Maintain Weight: Eat approximately your maintenance calories.
- Gain Weight: Eat more calories than your maintenance level.
Combine a balanced diet with regular physical activity for the best long-term results.
Calculate Your Body Mass Index (BMI)
Knowing your daily calorie needs is only one part of understanding your health. Check your Body Mass Index (BMI) to see whether your weight falls within a healthy range.