Calculate your daily calorie needs
Use our free calorie calculator to find out how many calories you need per day. Get personalized results based on your age, weight, height, activity level, and fitness goals.
Daily calorie needs vary based on age, gender, weight, height, and activity level. Average is about 2,000 for women and 2,500 for men. Use this calculator for your personalized number.
To lose 1 pound per week, eat 500 fewer calories than your TDEE. For 2 pounds per week, create a 1,000 calorie deficit. Never go below 1,200 (women) or 1,500 (men) without medical supervision.
This calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, considered the most accurate formula for calculating BMR. It accounts for gender, age, weight, and height to estimate your base metabolic rate.