TDEE Calculator
Calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure and discover how many calories you burn each day based on your activity level
Enter Your Details
Enter your details to calculate your TDEE
Understanding TDEE
What is BMR?
Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body needs to accomplish its most basic (basal) life-sustaining functions, such as breathing, circulation, and cell production.
What is TDEE?
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the total number of calories you burn in a day, including BMR plus calories burned through physical activity and digestion.
How to Use TDEE
To lose weight, eat fewer calories than your TDEE. To gain weight, eat more. To maintain weight, match your calorie intake to your TDEE. A 500-calorie daily deficit typically results in 1 pound of weight loss per week.
Activity Levels Explained
Activity levels range from sedentary (desk job, no exercise) to extremely active (physical job or training twice daily). Choose the level that best matches your typical week for accurate results.
Frequently Asked Questions
Why Use Our TDEE Calculator
Accurate Calculations
Uses the scientifically-validated Mifflin-St Jeor equation for precise results
Instant Results
Get your BMR, TDEE, and personalized calorie targets in seconds
Goal-Based Guidance
Receive specific calorie recommendations for weight loss, gain, or maintenance
Activity Adjusted
Accounts for your exercise frequency and intensity for accurate TDEE
Health Focused
Promotes sustainable, healthy approaches to weight management
Educational
Learn about metabolism and how your body uses energy throughout the day
How to Use the TDEE Calculator
Choose Your Units
Select between metric (kg, cm) or imperial (lbs, inches) measurements
Enter Basic Information
Input your age, gender, weight, and height for baseline calculations
Select Activity Level
Choose the option that best matches your typical weekly exercise routine
Calculate Results
Click calculate to see your BMR, TDEE, and calorie recommendations
Apply Your Results
Use the calorie targets to plan your diet based on your fitness goals