Health & FitnessReviewed Methodology
TDEE Calculator
This TDEE calculator estimates your total daily energy expenditure based on your body metrics and activity level.
Quick answer
BMR is calories burned at rest.
What this tells you
- •BMR is calories burned at rest.
- •TDEE is BMR adjusted by activity level.
- •Use TDEE as a planning estimate, not a medical diagnosis.
How to Use
- 1Enter your weight in kilograms.
- 2Enter your height in centimeters.
- 3Enter your age and sex.
- 4Choose your activity level and calculate.
How It Works
Formula
BMR (Mifflin-St Jeor): men = 10W + 6.25H - 5A + 5, women = 10W + 6.25H - 5A - 161; TDEE = BMR x activity multiplierThe calculator first estimates resting calorie burn using Mifflin-St Jeor, then multiplies by your selected activity factor.
Calculation note: values are processed in the order shown above, using the current input units.
Worked Examples
Moderately active male
Weight70 kg
Height175 cm
Age30
ActivityModerate
ResultBMR: 1,649 kcal/day, TDEE: 2,556 kcal/day
Common mistakes
- Choosing an activity level that is higher than your real routine
- Entering pounds as kilograms
- Using TDEE as an exact maintenance number without tracking over time
Limitations
TDEE is an estimate based on formula averages and may differ from your actual metabolism and lifestyle.
Frequently Asked Questions
TDEE is your estimated total calories burned in a full day, including activity.
BMR is your estimated calorie burn at complete rest.
No, it is an estimate that should be validated with real-world tracking.