Daily calorie needs

Estimate resting and daily energy expenditure with two available methods.

Your starting point

Adults aged 18 or over only. Do not use during pregnancy or breastfeeding.

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Editable example

Estimated maintenance

2,556kcal/day
Estimated resting expenditure
1,649 kcal
Scenario −15%
2,172 kcal
Scenario +15%
2,939 kcal

An estimate, not a diagnosis or personal target. Not applicable during pregnancy. Muscle mass, age and health can change its interpretation. Consult a healthcare professional to interpret the result or change your diet.

More than a result. An explanation.

How is it calculated?

Mifflin–St Jeor estimates resting expenditure from weight, height, age and sex. Katch–McArdle uses fat-free mass. The activity factor is approximate: do not add exercise again. Scenarios are not weight-loss or weight-gain advice.

Mifflin: 10W + 6.25H − 5A + (5 / −161); Katch: 370 + 21.6 × FFM; TDEE = resting × activity
Is this medical advice?

An estimate, not a diagnosis or personal target. Not applicable during pregnancy. Muscle mass, age and health can change its interpretation.

Are my measurements saved?

Your measurements are not stored or included in links. They are processed only on this device.

Methods reviewed: September 2026