Total Daily Energy Expenditure is the total calories your body burns in a day, including your basal metabolic rate plus calories burned through all physical activity.

How do I use TDEE to lose weight?

Eat 500 kcal below your TDEE to lose approximately 0.5 kg per week. A 1,000 kcal deficit targets ~1 kg/week loss. Never go below 1,200 kcal/day (women) or 1,500 kcal/day (men) without medical supervision.

TDEE Calculator

Calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) — the exact number of calories you burn each day based on your age, gender, weight, height, and activity level. Get personalized targets for weight loss, aggressive weight loss, and weight gain using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation.

Complete User Guide

Enter your age, biological sex, weight, height, and activity level. Select metric or imperial units. Get your BMR, maintenance calories (TDEE), and recommended intake for weight loss or gain.

The Mathematical Formula

TDEE = BMR × Activity Multiplier (Mifflin-St Jeor)

BMR (male) = 10×weight(kg) + 6.25×height(cm) − 5×age + 5. BMR (female) = 10×weight(kg) + 6.25×height(cm) − 5×age − 161. TDEE = BMR × activity multiplier (1.2 to 1.9).

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