Maintenance Calorie Calculator
Calculate Maintenance Calories
Formula
BMR (Male) = 10 x weight(kg) + 6.25 x height(cm) - 5 x age + 5; BMR (Female) = 10 x weight(kg) + 6.25 x height(cm) - 5 x age - 161; TDEE = BMR x Activity Factor
Frequently Asked Questions
What are maintenance calories?
Maintenance calories are the number of calories your body needs each day to maintain your current weight. This includes energy used for basic functions (BMR) plus energy used during physical activity.
How accurate is the Mifflin-St Jeor equation?
The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is considered the most accurate predictive equation for estimating BMR, with an accuracy of about plus or minus 10%. Individual metabolism can vary based on genetics, muscle mass, and other factors.
Should I eat exactly my maintenance calories?
Your maintenance calories are an estimate. Track your weight over 2-3 weeks while eating at this level and adjust up or down by 100-200 calories based on whether you are gaining, losing, or maintaining weight.
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