Nutrition Tool

Bulking Calculator

Estimate calories for a lean bulk, muscle gain phase or gradual weight gain. Build slowly enough that you can still recognise yourself in the mirror by the end of it.

General estimate for healthy adults. Speak with a qualified clinician or dietitian before making major dietary changes if you have unexplained weight loss, digestive issues, diabetes medication, an eating disorder history or another medical condition affecting weight.

Your Bulk Target

Lean Bulk Estimate

Suggested Starting Targets
Estimated Maintenance
Daily Calorie Target
Rough Weekly Gain
Rough Monthly Gain
Add your details to calculate a practical starting target.

Bulking Pace Guide

Lean bulk Small calorie surplus, slower scale changes and more control over body-fat gain.
Standard bulk A moderate increase in calories for people training consistently and comfortable with a slightly faster rate of gain.
Faster bulk More aggressive calorie intake. Can make sense in some situations, but weight gain can outpace muscle gain quickly.

How To Bulk Better

Lift with progression.
Extra calories are far more useful when paired with a repeatable resistance-training plan and gradual progression in the gym.
Keep protein consistent.
Hit a realistic protein target and use mostly proper meals rather than trying to bulk entirely through random snacks.
Watch the weekly average.
Scale weight jumps around. Review your average over two to three weeks before deciding whether calories need adjusting.
Do not rush it.
Faster gain is not automatically better gain. A controlled bulk is easier to manage later and usually feels better too.

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Turn the calories into useful progress.

Use these alongside your bulk target to keep training, protein and food choices moving in the right direction.