TDEE Calculator
Understanding Energy Expenditure
Your body burns calories not only during exercise, but also while you’re resting, sleeping, or even eating. This is why understanding your TDEE is key to creating a plan for weight maintenance, loss, or gain.
- BMR: Calories your body uses at rest for vital functions.
- Activity Calories: Extra calories burned via movement and workouts.
- Thermic Effect of Food (TEF): Calories burned digesting your meals.
How to Use Your TDEE
Knowing your TDEE helps set personalized nutrition goals:
- To lose weight: Eat below your TDEE (calorie deficit)
- To gain weight: Eat above your TDEE (calorie surplus)
- To maintain weight: Eat at your TDEE
Always focus on balanced nutrition and consult with a healthcare professional before making major diet changes.
TDEE Calculator FAQ
- What is TDEE?
- TDEE stands for Total Daily Energy Expenditure — the total calories your body needs each day based on your age, gender, weight, height, and activity level.
- How accurate is this calculator?
- The calculator uses scientific formulas (Mifflin-St Jeor Equation) for BMR and multiplies by your activity level. It offers a strong estimate, but your real needs can vary.
- How often should I recalculate my TDEE?
- Review your TDEE whenever you experience significant changes in weight, activity level, or goals.
- Is TDEE different from BMR?
- Yes! BMR is calories burned at rest. TDEE includes activity and all daily calorie burn.