Daily Calorie Needs Calculator

Estimate your daily calorie needs based on your BMR and activity level.

Enter the BMR calculated from the BMR Calculator.
Choose the level that best describes your typical weekly activity.

How to Use:

  1. Enter your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR). You can calculate this using our BMR Calculator.
  2. Select your typical weekly activity level from the dropdown menu.
  3. Click 'Calculate Calorie Needs'.
  4. The result is an estimate of the daily calories needed to maintain your current weight based on your BMR and activity level (using the Harris-Benedict principle multipliers).
  5. Note: This is an estimate. Individual needs may vary. To lose weight, consume fewer calories; to gain weight, consume more.
Activity Level Descriptions:
  • Sedentary: Minimal movement, desk job.
  • Lightly Active: Light exercise or sports 1-3 days/week.
  • Moderately Active: Moderate exercise or sports 3-5 days/week.
  • Very Active: Hard exercise or sports 6-7 days/week.
  • Extra Active: Very hard exercise, physical job, or training twice a day.