About This Calculator
This Maintenance Calories Calculator estimates how many calories you need each day to maintain your current weight, without gaining or losing fat. It considers your gender, age, height, weight, and daily activity to give a realistic estimate based on the Mifflin-St Jeor equation.
For women: BMR = 10 × weight (kg) + 6.25 × height (cm) − 5 × age − 161
Maintenance Calories = BMR × activity factor
How to Use
- Select your gender.
- Enter your age, height, and weight.
- Choose your daily activity level.
- The calculator will show your estimated maintenance calories.
This number helps you understand how much you can eat per day to stay at your current weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are maintenance calories?
Maintenance calories refer to the amount of energy your body needs per day to maintain your current weight, based on your routine activity and physical data.
Does this calculator help with weight loss or gain?
This calculator estimates maintenance needs. To lose or gain weight, adjust your intake by eating less or more than the result shown.
Is this the same as a TDEE calculator?
The logic is similar, but this version focuses on showing how many calories to maintain weight, using clearer terms for general users.
Can this be used without exercise?
Yes. If you select "sedentary", the calculator will adjust your maintenance calories accordingly.