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Daily estimate

Daily calorie needs

Get a quick estimate of the calories an adult may use in a day. The result starts with resting energy, then applies your selected activity level.

Adult details

Estimate your maintenance calories

Sex used by the equation

Estimated daily maintenance

1,770kcal/day

An approximate amount to maintain your current weight.

Estimated resting need
1,290 kcal
Activity factor
× 1.375
Rounded result
nearest 10 kcal

This is an equation-based estimate, not a prescribed eating target. Individual needs can differ meaningfully.

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