Understanding Calorie Calculation

Our Calorie Calculator estimates your daily calorie needs using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, which is considered one of the most accurate formulas for calculating Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR).

How to Use the Calorie Calculator

1. Select your preferred measurement system (Metric or Imperial).
2. Enter your gender, age, weight, and height.
3. Choose your activity level from the dropdown menu.
4. Select your weight management goal.
5. Click "Calculate Calories" to see your results.

Understanding Your Results

• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): The number of calories your body needs to perform basic life-sustaining functions at rest.
• Maintenance Calories: Your BMR multiplied by your activity level factor. This represents the calories needed to maintain your current weight.
• Recommended Daily Calories: Adjusted calorie intake based on your selected goal (weight loss, maintenance, or weight gain).
• Macronutrient Breakdown: A suggested distribution of proteins, carbohydrates, and fats based on your calorie needs.

Activity Level Explained

• Sedentary: Little or no exercise, desk job.
• Lightly Active: Light exercise 1-3 days per week.
• Moderately Active: Moderate exercise 3-5 days per week.
• Very Active: Hard exercise 6-7 days per week.
• Extra Active: Very hard daily exercise or physical job, or training twice a day.