How it works
BMR uses the Mifflin–St Jeor equation, then multiplies it by an activity factor.
Nutrition and energy
Calorie Needs Calculator
Estimate maintenance calories from age, sex, height, weight and activity.
Your result1,927 kcal
Estimated daily maintenance energy.
- Basal metabolic rate
- 1,402 kcal
Understanding your result
Maintenance calories estimate the daily energy needed to keep body weight stable. Use the result as a starting point: actual needs vary with activity, metabolism and changes over time.
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Frequently asked questions
They estimate the energy needed to keep body weight stable.