Calorie Calculator

The Calorie Calculator estimates the number of daily calories needed to maintain, lose, or gain weight, considering age, sex, height, weight, and activity level.

years (15 - 80)
cm
kg
Estimated Results 💾

Results show daily calorie estimates to help you reach your weight goals.

Maintain weight --- Calories/day
Mild weight loss
(0.25 kg/week)
--- Calories/day
Weight loss
(0.5 kg/week)
--- Calories/day
Extreme weight loss
(1 kg/week)
--- Calories/day

Zigzag Calorie Cycling

Zigzag calorie cycling alternates between high and low calorie intake days. This can help overcome weight loss plateaus and keep metabolism active.

Zigzag Schedule 1 (2 high days, 5 low)

DayMild lossNormal loss

Zigzag Schedule 2 (Daily variations)

DayMild lossNormal loss

Activity Level and Weight Loss

Increasing physical activity is an effective way to lose weight. The table estimates weight loss based on activity, assuming a maintenance caloric intake of --- Calories/day.

Additional Activity LevelEstimated weight loss/week
Daily exercise or intense 3-4 t./week0.2 kg
Intense exercise 6-7 t./week0.6 kg
Very intense daily exercise or physical work1.1 kg

Next Steps

  • Track calories and progress (app or journal).
  • Adjust the plan as you lose weight; your BMR will change.
  • Consider food quality, not just calories.
  • Exercise: 15-30 min. activity with elevated heart rate.
  • Intense exercise: 45-120 min. activity with elevated heart rate.
  • Very intense exercise: 2+ hours activity with elevated heart rate.