SuperCalX

Calorie Calculator

Calculate your daily calorie needs for weight maintenance, loss, or gain. Get personalized macro recommendations and track your nutritional goals.
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Moderate exercise 3-5 days/week

Maintain current weight

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How to Use

Step-by-step instructions
  1. 1Enter your age, gender, weight, and height
  2. 2Select your activity level based on your exercise routine
  3. 3Choose your goal: maintain, lose, or gain weight
  4. 4Review your daily calorie target and macro breakdown
  5. 5Use the recommendations to plan your meals and track progress

BMR and TDEE Calculation

The Mifflin-St Jeor equation calculates your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is then multiplied by an activity factor to get your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE).
BMR = 10 × weight(kg) + 6.25 × height(cm) - 5 × age + 5 (men) or -161 (women)

Variables:

BMRBasal Metabolic Rate (calories at rest)
TDEETotal Daily Energy Expenditure (calories with activity)
weightBody weight in kilograms
heightHeight in centimeters
ageAge in years

Example

Calorie Calculation Example

Inputs:

Age:30 years
Gender:Male
Weight:70 kg
Height:170 cm
Activity Level:Moderate
Goal:Maintain weight

Steps:

  1. 1.Calculate BMR: 10 × 70 + 6.25 × 170 - 5 × 30 + 5 = 1,687 calories
  2. 2.Apply activity multiplier: 1,687 × 1.55 = 2,615 calories
  3. 3.Set goal calories: 2,615 calories (maintenance)
  4. 4.Calculate macros: 30% protein, 40% carbs, 30% fat
  5. 5.Protein: 2,615 × 0.3 ÷ 4 = 196g, Carbs: 2,615 × 0.4 ÷ 4 = 262g, Fat: 2,615 × 0.3 ÷ 9 = 87g
Result:
Daily Target: 2,615 calories | Protein: 196g | Carbs: 262g | Fat: 87g

Frequently Asked Questions

What's the difference between BMR and TDEE?

BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the calories your body needs at complete rest. TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) includes all your daily activities and is what you should base your calorie targets on.

How accurate are these calculations?

These formulas provide good estimates for most people, but individual metabolism can vary by 10-15%. Monitor your progress and adjust as needed based on your results.

Should I eat below my BMR to lose weight?

Generally, no. Eating below your BMR can slow your metabolism and make weight loss harder long-term. Aim for a moderate deficit (500 calories below TDEE) for sustainable weight loss.

How often should I recalculate my calories?

Recalculate every 10-15 pounds of weight change, or if your activity level changes significantly. Your calorie needs will change as your body composition changes.