About the Weight Gain Calculator
Calories and time needed to reach a higher goal weight, with a realistic weekly gain rate.
Also known as: how to gain weight, weight gain timeline, bulking calculator.
How to use this calculator
- Enter current weight (kg), goal weight (kg), weekly gain, maintenance calories.
- The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
- Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
- Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.
Formula
Weeks = kg to gain ÷ weekly gain rate
Worked example
Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:
- Current weight (kg) = 62
- Goal weight (kg) = 70
- Weekly gain = 0.25 kg
- Maintenance calories = 2,400 kcal
the calculator returns:
- Time to goal: 32 weeks
- Daily calories: 2,675 kcal
- Daily surplus: 275 kcal
- Total gain: 8 kg