Estimate total daily energy expenditure.
TDEE combines your estimated resting calorie needs with your average activity level to estimate daily maintenance calories.
Nutrition & Weight Loss
TDEE Calculator
Use this TDEE calculator to estimate how many calories you may burn in a full day when your BMR and activity level are combined.
How it works
How to use the tdee calculator
TDEE Calculator is intended for users who want a clearer baseline before setting weight-loss, maintenance, or weight-gain calories. Use it to estimate your total daily energy expenditure instead of relying on rough calorie guesses.
Enter your size, age, and activity level based on what a normal week looks like. The calculator returns a TDEE estimate.
TDEE changes with movement, recovery, training volume, and how active you are outside formal workouts. Use the TDEE result as your maintenance starting point, then create a small deficit or surplus depending on your goal.
FAQ
Common questions about the TDEE Calculator.
Use these quick answers as a starting point, then compare the result with your real-world progress.
What does the tdee calculator tell me?
Enter your size, age, and activity level based on what a normal week looks like. The result is a TDEE estimate.
How accurate is the tdee calculator?
TDEE changes with movement, recovery, training volume, and how active you are outside formal workouts.
What should I do after I get my result?
Use the TDEE result as your maintenance starting point, then create a small deficit or surplus depending on your goal.
Who is this calculator best for?
This calculator is intended for users who want a clearer baseline before setting weight-loss, maintenance, or weight-gain calories.
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