Calorie Deficit & Weight Loss Timeline Calculator
Use this calorie deficit & weight loss timeline calculator for an approximate adult fitness calculation. Choose US units for pounds, inches or yards, or switch to metric. Results are estimates, not medical or training prescriptions.
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Results update live as you type. Estimates only — not financial, tax, or investment advice.
The Formula
Weeks to Goal = (kg to lose × 7,700 kcal) ÷ (daily deficit × 7)
Understanding the Calorie Deficit & Weight Loss Timeline Calculator
Worked example: Going from 90 kg (198.4 lb) to 80 kg (176.4 lb) at a constant 500 kcal daily deficit gives a simplified 22-week estimate. At 2,700 maintenance calories, subtraction gives 2,200 kcal/day.
This static 7,700 kcal/kg model is not a weight-loss forecast or diet prescription. Metabolic needs and water weight change over time. Use the NIH planner for a more detailed adult model.
Reference
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Frequently Asked Questions
How is the result calculated?
Weeks to Goal = (kg to lose × 7,700 kcal) ÷ (daily deficit × 7)
What should I know about this estimate?
This static 7,700 kcal/kg model is not a weight-loss forecast or diet prescription. Metabolic needs and water weight change over time. Use the NIH planner for a more detailed adult model.