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Weight Loss Calorie Calculator

Find out exactly how many calories you should eat each day to lose weight at a healthy, sustainable pace — with a personalised macro breakdown to match.

Mifflin-St Jeor formula Instant results Metric & Imperial

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Fill in your details and hit calculate to see your daily calorie targets for weight loss, plus a recommended macro split.

How the calorie calculator works

This calculator estimates your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) — the number of calories you burn in a day. It uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, widely regarded as the most accurate predictive formula for resting metabolic rate, then multiplies it by an activity factor based on how active you are.

To lose weight, you need a calorie deficit — eating fewer calories than you burn. A deficit of roughly 7,700 kcal equals about 1 kg of fat loss, which is why a daily deficit of ~550 kcal produces around 0.5 kg of loss per week.

Tips for sustainable fat loss

  • Prioritise protein — it preserves muscle in a deficit and keeps you full.
  • Aim for steady, gradual loss rather than crash dieting.
  • Strength train to retain lean mass while you cut.
  • Stay hydrated and prioritise sleep — both affect appetite hormones.
  • Recalculate every 4-6 weeks as your weight changes.