Lose 10 lbs in 8 weeks
Current Weight: 160 lbs; Desired Weight: 150 lbs; Timeframe for Weight Loss: 8 weeks
Calories per Pound of Fat: 3,500; Total Weight Loss: 10 lbs; Weekly Weight Loss: 1.25 lbs/week; Daily Calorie Deficit Needed: 625 calories
Calorie Deficit Calculator
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Estimates the daily calorie reduction needed to lose a specific amount of weight over time.
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How To Use
How to use this calculator
Start with your values, or try a preset.
Step 1
Enter Current Weight, Desired Weight, and Timeframe for Weight Loss in the units shown.
Step 2
Read Calories per Pound of Fat, Total Weight Loss, Weekly Weight Loss, and Daily Calorie Deficit Needed in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.
Step 3
Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.
Worked Examples
Example calculations
See the inputs and their calculated results.
Lose 5 lbs in 4 weeks
Current Weight: 155 lbs; Desired Weight: 150 lbs; Timeframe for Weight Loss: 4 weeks
Calories per Pound of Fat: 3,500; Total Weight Loss: 5 lbs; Weekly Weight Loss: 1.25 lbs/week; Daily Calorie Deficit Needed: 625 calories
Lose 20 lbs in 16 weeks
Current Weight: 180 lbs; Desired Weight: 160 lbs; Timeframe for Weight Loss: 16 weeks
Calories per Pound of Fat: 3,500; Total Weight Loss: 20 lbs; Weekly Weight Loss: 1.25 lbs/week; Daily Calorie Deficit Needed: 625 calories
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Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.