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Calorie Deficit Calculator

Turn a weekly weight-loss pace into a daily calorie deficit and intake target.

Your inputs

Gender

Activity & goal

Result

Recommended deficit

550 kcal/day

Derived from the weekly change target.

Maintenance2,489 kcalMaintenance: 2,489 kcalTarget intake1,939 kcalTarget intake: 1,939 kcal

Target intake

1939 kcal/day

Estimated maintenance minus the calculated deficit.

Maintenance

2489 kcal/day

Your current TDEE estimate.

This translates your desired weekly loss speed into a daily energy deficit.

Reassess every few weeks using average scale weight and gym performance.

Results are estimates from published formulas, intended for healthy adults. They aren't medical advice, so check with a doctor or registered dietitian if you have a health condition.