MTC BMR Calorie Calculator

How many calories should I consume?

Use our BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) Calorie Calculator to find out your daily calorie requirements by entering your height, weight, age, gender and activity level.

Height		Daily Calorie Requirements 2000
Weight
Age	years
Gender	Male Female
Activity Level	sedentary (little or no exercise) lightly active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week) moderatetely active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week) very active (hard exercise/sports 6-7 days a week) extra active (very hard exercise/sports & physical job or 2x training)

Weight Loss / Weight Gain Examples

One pound of body fat is equal to approximately 3500 calories.

Weight Loss-Life Coach
To lose one pound per week, you might decrease your required calories by 500 per day.
(-500 calories X 7 days per week = -3500 calories)

Weight Gain
To gain one pound per week, you might increase your required calories by 500 per day.
(500 calories X 7 days per week = 3500 calories)

The American College of Sports Medicine recommends a minimum of 1200 calories per day for females and 1800 calories per day for males.

Always consult your physician before starting a diet or fitness regimen.