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Maintenance Calorie Calculator
Calculate estimated daily calories for maintaining current weight.
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How To Use Maintenance Calorie Calculator
Quick notes to help you understand the result before you act on it.
Overview
Use this maintenance calorie calculator to estimate calories for weight maintenance.
It uses body details and activity level to estimate daily energy use.
Maintenance Estimate
- Maintenance calories = estimated BMR x activity multiplier.
- The output also shows mild calorie targets above and below maintenance.
Practical Tips
- Track real-world weight trends to refine the estimate.
- Activity level selection strongly affects the result.
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FAQ
Common questions about this tool.
What are maintenance calories?
They are the estimated calories needed to maintain current body weight.
Why is my estimate not exact?
Calorie needs vary by body composition, routine, and health.