Calorimetry Calculator

How to Use the Calorimetry Calculator

The Calorimetry Calculator is a useful tool for determining your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), and caloric needs for weight loss or gain. Follow the steps below to use the calculator effectively.

Step 1: Enter Your Personal Information

• Gender: Select your gender from the dropdown menu. Choose between Male or Female.
• Age (years): Enter your age in years. Ensure your age is between 15 and 120 for the calculation to be valid.
• Weight (kg): Input your current weight in kilograms. The weight should be between 30 and 300 kg.
• Height (cm): Provide your height in centimeters. The calculator accepts heights ranging from 130 to 250 cm.

Step 2: Select Your Activity Level

The activity level significantly impacts the calculation of your TDEE. Choose an option that best describes your daily activity:

• Sedentary: Little or no exercise, select the Sedentary option (activity level 1.2).
• Lightly active: Light exercise 1-3 days per week, opt for Lightly active (activity level 1.375).
• Moderately active: Moderate exercise 3-5 days per week, select Moderately active (activity level 1.55).
• Very active: Hard exercise 6-7 days per week, choose Very active (activity level 1.725).
• Extra active: Very hard exercise, physical job, or training twice per day, select Extra active (activity level 1.9).

Step 3: Calculate Your Results

Once all the required information is input, the calculator will automatically compute the following:

• Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): This is the number of calories your body needs to maintain basic bodily functions at rest. The result is tailored based on your gender, age, weight, and height.
• Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE): This is an estimation of how many calories you burn per day when your activity level is taken into account.

Step 4: Determine Your Caloric Needs

Based on your TDEE, the calculator provides caloric recommendations for weight management:

• Calories for Weight Loss: If you’re looking to lose weight, this value shows the daily caloric intake needed to lose around 0.5 kg (or about 1 pound) per week by reducing your TDEE by 500 calories.
• Calories for Weight Gain: For those aiming to gain weight, this value reflects the daily caloric intake required to gain approximately 0.5 kg per week by adding 500 calories to your TDEE.

By following these steps, you can effectively use the Calorimetry Calculator to understand your caloric needs based on your personal and lifestyle information.