TDEE Calculator

Estimate daily energy use from your BMR and how active the day is.

An estimate for planning, not a diagnosis. Mifflin–St Jeor, in kilograms and centimetres.

SexAge

yr

Weight

kg

Height

cm

Activity

TDEE

2,168 kcal

Estimated daily energy use is 2,168 kcal (BMR 1,399 kcal × activity).

BMR

1,399 kcal

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Worked example

The same 34-year-old woman at rest uses about 1,400 kcal. At a moderate activity factor of 1.55, estimated daily use is about 2,170 kcal.

FAQ

What is TDEE?: Total daily energy expenditure. It's BMR times a factor for how active the day is.
Which formula is the BMR based on?: Mifflin–St Jeor, from weight in kilograms, height in centimetres, age, and sex.
Should I eat my TDEE to maintain weight?: TDEE is the usual planning figure for maintenance. Real intake still depends on how the week actually looks.