Goal Weight Date Calculator
When you'll hit your target at your current rate.
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ⓘ Live results
Results
- Time to goal
- 25 weeks (5.8 months)
- Total change
- 25 lb
- Weekly rate as % of body weight
- 0.51%
- Pace check
- Sustainable
Quick answer
Time to goal is the weight difference divided by your weekly rate of change, adjusted for a realistic sustainable pace.
How to use the Goal Weight Date Calculator
- 1Enter your current and goal weight.
- 2Enter your realistic weekly rate of change.
- 3Read the projected timeline.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Current weight195 lb
- Goal weight170 lb
- Change per week1 lb
Results
- Time to goal25 weeks (5.8 months)
- Total change25 lb
- Weekly rate as % of body weight0.51%
- Pace checkSustainable
Frequently asked questions
Why does loss slow down?
A lighter body burns fewer calories, so the same intake produces a smaller deficit. Recalculate every 10 lb.
What is a sustainable rate?
0.5–1% of body weight per week keeps most muscle and is far easier to maintain than crash dieting.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.