Calorie Calculator enables you to calculate your BMR, TDEE, BMI, Body Fat Percentage & Ideal Body Weight
Being able to calculate your daily calorie requirements by entering specific body metrics will give you a better understanding of your daily energy needs in order to better plan your weight maintenance.
Whether you are planning to shed excess fat or build muscle, knowing what your baseline caloric requirements are will help you be more effective at reaching your goals.
Our easy to use calculator allows you to choose metric(kg, cm), imperial (inches, lbs) or imperial (ft/inch, stone/lbs) to calculate your BMR, TDEE, BMI, Body Fat Percentage & Ideal Body Weight. If you know your bodyfat percentage then we can also calculate more accurate figures for you.
You may be curious to know what your body fat percentage is. If you do then leave the body fat percentage option empty and we can calculate it for you to an accuracy of 3.5 percentage points.
BMR, TDEE, BMI & Ideal Body Weight Calculator
BMR, or Basal Metabolic Rate, refers to the number of calories your body needs to maintain basic, life-sustaining functions while at rest. These functions include breathing, blood circulation, regulating body temperature, and cell growth and repair. It's essentially the minimum number of calories your body burns to stay alive when you're not actively doing anything else.
TDEE, or Total Daily Energy Expenditure, is the total number of calories your body burns in a 24-hour period. It includes calories burned at rest (BMR), during physical activity, and through the thermic effect of food. Essentially, it's the amount of energy your body uses to keep you alive and functioning throughout the day.
BMI, or Body Mass Index, is a measure of body fat based on height and weight. It's a simple calculation used to assess whether a person's weight falls within a healthy range for their height. While it's not a perfect measure, it's a commonly used tool for estimating body fat and potential health risks associated with weight.
Ideal body weight (IBW) is the weight associated with the lowest risk of mortality for a given height and other factors like age, sex, and body composition. It's often used as a benchmark for assessing overall health and is calculated using various formulas and tables, with the most common being based on height and frame size. However, it's important to remember that IBW is not a one-size-fits-all concept and individual factors should be considered.
The U.S. Navy method for estimating body fat percentage is considered reasonably accurate, especially when compared to methods like BMI or body fat scales. However, it's not as precise as more advanced methods like DEXA scans or hydrostatic weighing. While the Navy method is fairly simple and requires minimal equipment, its accuracy can vary based on individual body types and the consistency of measurements.
