Maintenance Calories Calculator

No single formula is perfectly accurate — see your estimated maintenance calories across several methods, plus the likely range.

Units

Metric (kg / cm) Imperial (lb / ft-in)

Sex

Male Female

Age

yrs

Weight

Height

Height (ft)

Height (in)

Body fat % (optional — unlocks the Katch-McArdle formula)

Activity level

Average maintenance calories

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By formula

This is a general estimate, not medical advice — actual maintenance calories vary by individual and are best confirmed by tracking your weight against intake over a few weeks.