TDEE Calculator
Calculate your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) - the total calories you burn per day including activity - from your BMR and activity level.
Estimated TDEE
2,692 cal/day
What Your Result Means
TDEE is your best estimate of total calories burned in a day, combining your resting metabolism (BMR) with the energy used through daily activity and exercise. It's the most common baseline used for setting calorie goals.
How It Is Calculated
TDEE = BMR × Activity Multiplier
Worked Example
With a BMR of 1,700 and a "moderately active" multiplier of 1.55, estimated TDEE is 1,700 × 1.55 = 2,635 calories per day.
Important Assumptions
- Activity multipliers are population averages and may not reflect your exact activity level.
- If you already know your BMR from a lab test or device, entering it manually will be more accurate than our formula-based estimate.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Where do I get my BMR?
- You can calculate it with our BMR Calculator, or use a value from a lab metabolic test or fitness tracker if you have one.
- How is TDEE different from maintenance calories?
- They're the same thing - TDEE is the technical term for the total calories needed to maintain your current weight.
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Methodology
This calculator multiplies BMR by standard activity-level multipliers used in sports nutrition. See our methodology page for details.
This calculator provides estimates for educational purposes only. It does not provide medical diagnosis and is not a substitute for professional medical advice. Consult a qualified healthcare provider about your health.