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TDEE Calculator

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Estimates your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) based on your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and activity level. TDEE is the number of calories you burn per day.

How To Use

How to use this calculator

Start with your values, or try a preset.

Step 1

Enter Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and Activity Level in the units shown.

Step 2

Read Activity Factor and Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) in the results panel. Results update as you change the inputs.

Step 3

Choose a preset to load an example, then adjust the values for your situation.

Worked Examples

Example calculations

See the inputs and their calculated results.

Sedentary

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): 1,400 calories/day; Activity Level: Sedentary (little or no exercise)

Activity Factor: 1.2; Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE): 1,680 calories/day

Lightly Active

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): 1,600 calories/day; Activity Level: Lightly Active (light exercise/sports 1-3 days/week)

Activity Factor: 1.375; Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE): 2,200 calories/day

Moderately Active

Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR): 1,800 calories/day; Activity Level: Moderately Active (moderate exercise/sports 3-5 days/week)

Activity Factor: 1.55; Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE): 2,790 calories/day

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Important

Use the result as an estimate and confirm any medical decisions with a qualified professional.