Gain 2 pounds in 4 weeks
Desired Weight Gain (pounds): 2 pounds; Time Frame (weeks): 4 weeks
Total Calories Needed: 7,000 calories; Daily Calorie Surplus: 250 calories
Weight Gain Calculator
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Estimates the calorie surplus needed to gain a specific amount of weight over time. Based on the general guideline that 3500 calories equals approximately one pound of fat.
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How To Use
How to use this calculator
Start with your values, or try a preset.
Step 1
Enter Desired Weight Gain (pounds) and Time Frame (weeks) in the units shown.
Step 2
Read Total Calories Needed and Daily Calorie Surplus 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.
Gain 5 pounds in 8 weeks
Desired Weight Gain (pounds): 5 pounds; Time Frame (weeks): 8 weeks
Total Calories Needed: 17,500 calories; Daily Calorie Surplus: 313 calories
Gain 10 pounds in 12 weeks
Desired Weight Gain (pounds): 10 pounds; Time Frame (weeks): 12 weeks
Total Calories Needed: 35,000 calories; Daily Calorie Surplus: 417 calories
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Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.