TDEE Calculator
About the TDEE Calculator
The TDEE Calculator helps you determine your Total Daily Energy Expenditure - the total calories you burn per day. This includes your BMR plus calories burned through activity and daily movements. Use it for: - Setting calorie intake for weight loss or gain - Understanding your daily energy needs - Planning meal plans and nutrition - Achieving fitness goals effectively TDEE Formula: TDEE = BMR × Activity Factor Activity Factors: - Sedentary: 1.2 (little/no exercise) - Light: 1.375 (1-3 days/week) - Moderate: 1.55 (3-5 days/week) - Very Active: 1.725 (6-7 days/week) - Extremely Active: 1.9 (2x/day, physical job) To lose weight, consume 15-20% less than TDEE. To gain weight, consume 10-15% more than TDEE.
Frequently Asked Questions
TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is the total number of calories you burn per day, including BMR, physical activity, and food digestion (thermic effect).
BMR is calories burned at rest. TDEE = BMR × Activity Factor. TDEE includes all daily activities and is what you need for weight maintenance.
Choose based on your typical week: Sedentary (little/no exercise), Light (1-3 days), Moderate (3-5 days), Very Active (6-7 days), or Extremely Active (2x/day, physical job).