You can use our Calorie Calculator to estimate how many calories your body should get every day regarding your age, who you are (man or woman), height, weight and activity level. Understanding your daily energy needs is the first step in calorie control to achieve your weight management goals, keep your energy levels up and achieve the health or fitness you desire.
Calories Calculator
What is Calorie Calculator?
A calorie calculator is one that calculates the Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) or how many calories your are burning in a day. It also considers your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) (caloriesyou burn when you are not moving), and the extra calories that you have burnt due to exercise.
Instructions on Use of Calculator:
Select Gender -Select male or female because calorie needs vary depending on the gender.
Enter Age -Age has an effect on your metabolism and on how many calories you need.
Unit System [Metric (cm, kg) or Imperial (inches, lbs.)].
Enter Height and Weight -These are important numbers in determining your energy requirements.
Select level of activity– Sedentary, light activity, moderate and high. This determines the amount of extra calories you can burn.
Click on Calculate -The tool will give your daily calorie requirements
Why Calorie Calculator?:
Assists with weight management- learn whether you require a calorie deficit or excess
Helps plan your diet- eat towards your objectives
Tracks fitness activity – ties activity to nutrition
Increases the awareness of overall health – know your energy balance.
Example Results
Inactive Lifestyle: 2000 calories/day Moderately
Active: 2400 calories/day
Very Active: 7000-10,000 calories/day
The results differ with personal details.
FAQs Frequently Asked Questions
1. Does this calculator work?
it is close estimation about the ideal calorie requirements based on the conventional formulae, still caloric requirements can be different.
2. Is it applicable in weight loss?
Yes! In order to lose weight, eat fewer calories than your outcome (a calorie deficit).
3. Does it look at muscle mass?
This calculator employs generic formulas; more accurate results can only be determined with advanced techniques (such as body composition testing).
4. Do I need to recalculate frequently?
The Mosteller formula is the most popular and provides the results that resemble a more complex method very closely.
5. Which is the best activity level to select?
Choose the one that best corresponds to the normal way of living or weekly exercise regimen.