Weight Maintenance Calories Calculator
Maintenance is not a guess.
Weight Maintenance Calories Calculator
undefined
Calculated instantly
Embed this calculator
Put this calculator on your own site with the snippet below. The frame contains the tool only, reports its own height, and carries a visible link back to the full page. Embedding is free; keep the attribution link as it is, and do not wrap the frame in a way that hides it.
Preparing the embed code for this page...
What This Calculator Does
The Weight Maintenance Calories Calculator determines the precise number of calories needed to maintain your current weight. It combines your BMR with an activity multiplier to give you your Total Daily Energy Expenditure.
How It Works
Calculate your BMR using Mifflin-St Jeor, then multiply by an activity factor. Sedentary: 1.2, Light activity: 1.375, Moderate: 1.55, Very active: 1.725, Extra active: 1.9.
Example
A 70 kg, 175 cm, 35-year-old male who exercises moderately: BMR = 1,658, TDEE = 1,658 x 1.55 = 2,570 kcal/day.
Formula
TDEE = BMR x Activity FactorReading the Results
Maintenance Calories
Your estimated total daily energy expenditure (TDEE). Eating this amount maintains your current weight.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find my maintenance calories?
Calculate your BMR, multiply by your activity factor. Adjust over 2-3 weeks based on weight changes.
Does exercise increase maintenance?
Yes. A very active person burns significantly more than a sedentary person at the same weight.
Do maintenance calories change with age?
Yes. BMR drops about 1-2% per decade after age 25, reducing maintenance calories.