Use this tool to quickly calculate how many calories you need daily based on your weight in pounds.
How to Use the Noel Deyzel Calorie Calculator
Follow these steps to use the calculator:
- Enter your weight in pounds (lbs) in the “Weight” field.
- Enter your height in inches (in) in the “Height” field.
- Enter your age in years in the “Age” field.
- Select your gender from the “Gender” dropdown menu.
- Select your activity level from the “Activity Level” dropdown menu.
- Click the “Calculate” button to see your daily calorie needs in the “Result” field.
How the Calculator Works
This calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor Equation to estimate your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is the number of calories you burn at rest. Then it multiplies your BMR by an activity factor to estimate the total calories you need to maintain your current weight based on your activity level.
BMR for males: 10 * weight (kg) + 6.25 * height (cm) - 5 * age (years) + 5
BMR for females: 10 * weight (kg) + 6.25 * height (cm) - 5 * age (years) - 161
Weight (kg) is calculated from weight in pounds: weight (lbs) / 2.20462
Height (cm) is calculated from height in inches: height (in) * 2.54
The result is in calories per day. This number represents the total calories you need to consume daily to maintain your current weight.
Limitations of the Calculator
While this calculator provides a good estimate of your daily calorie needs, it has some limitations:
- It does not account for muscle mass vs fat mass.
- It may not be accurate for individuals with very high or very low body fat percentages.
- It does not account for specific dietary needs or health conditions.
Use Cases for This Calculator
Calculating Daily Calorie Needs
Enter your weight in pounds, height in inches, age, and activity level to determine your daily caloric needs for maintaining, losing, or gaining weight.
Macro-nutrient Breakdown
After calculating your daily calorie needs, view the recommended distribution of carbs, proteins, and fats to achieve your fitness goals.
Meal Planning Assistance
Use the calculator to plan your meals by setting calorie targets per meal based on your daily requirements for efficient weight management.
Customized Caloric Deficit
Tweak your calorie intake to create a suitable deficit for weight loss, ensuring a healthy and sustainable approach to reaching your goals.
Optimizing Calorie Surplus
If you aim to gain weight, adjust your calorie intake using the calculator to ensure a safe and effective surplus without excessive fat gain.
Calorie Tracking Tool
Track your daily caloric intake against your calculated needs to stay on top of your diet plan and make adjustments as necessary.
Fitness Goal Evaluation
Assess the feasibility of your fitness goals by comparing your current calorie intake and expenditure with the recommended values for your objectives.
Enhanced Nutritional Awareness
Gain insights into the nutritional content of your diet by analyzing the calorie breakdown and adjusting your food choices accordingly.
Active Lifestyle Adaptation
Modify your calorie requirements based on changes in your activity level, ensuring that your diet supports your energy expenditure for optimal performance.
Weight Maintenance Support
Use the calculator regularly to ensure that your calorie intake aligns with your weight maintenance goals, helping you sustain your desired physique in the long term.