Calorie Deficit for Weight Goal Calculator
Daily calorie deficit needed to reach a target weight by a chosen date.
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This uses the common estimate of about 7,700 kcal per kg of body fat. Rates above 1% of body weight per week are harder to sustain.
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What does the Calorie Deficit for Weight Goal Calculator do?
Daily calorie deficit needed to reach a target weight by a chosen date. Enter your values and the result and chart update instantly.
How accurate is it?
It uses published, widely used formulas. Results are estimates for education and planning, not a diagnosis. Talk to a qualified clinician about decisions affecting your health.
Is my information stored or shared?
No. All calculations run in your browser and nothing you type is sent to a server or saved.
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People find it by searching for: how many calories to cut to lose weight; daily deficit calculator; calorie deficit per week.