How many calories to lose 1 lb/week?

A deficit of ~500 cal/day = ~1 pound/week.

A deficit of ~500 cal/day = ~1 pound/week.

Calorie Needs Calculator

Calculate daily calorie needs for weight loss, maintenance, or gain.

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Formula

TDEE ± 500 cal for loss/gain.

Example

TDEE 2,500 → Loss: 2,000, Gain: 3,000 cal/day.