Is the Maintenance Calorie Calculator free?
Yes. It is completely free, with no sign-up, no watermark, and no usage limits.
Is my data uploaded?
No. Everything runs locally in your browser, so your details never leave your device and the tool works offline.
How are maintenance calories calculated?
Resting energy (BMR) from the Mifflin-St Jeor equation is multiplied by an activity factor from 1.2 (desk job) to 1.9 (training twice a day). A 30-year-old man at 70 kg and 175 cm with moderate activity maintains on about 2,550 kcal.
How accurate is it?
Equations land within about 10% for most people. Track your weight for two to three weeks at the suggested intake and adjust by 100-200 kcal if it moves.