TDEE Calculator
Calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure including BMR, activity, and thermic effect of food for precise calorie planning
About this calculator
The TDEE Calculator determines your Total Daily Energy Expenditure by combining your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), activity level, and thermic effect of food. This comprehensive calculation provides the total calories your body burns in a typical day, making it essential for accurate weight management, fitness planning, and nutritional goal setting. Unlike basic calorie calculators, TDEE accounts for all energy expenditure factors, giving you a precise foundation for creating effective diet and exercise plans tailored to your lifestyle and metabolism.
How to use
Enter your age, gender, height, and weight to calculate your BMR. Select your activity level from sedentary to very active based on your weekly exercise routine. The calculator will automatically compute your TDEE by factoring in your BMR, activity multiplier, and thermic effect of food to show your total daily calorie needs.
Frequently asked questions
What's the difference between BMR and TDEE?
BMR is calories burned at rest, while TDEE includes BMR plus calories from activity, exercise, and food digestion for total daily expenditure.
How accurate is the TDEE calculation?
TDEE calculations are 90-95% accurate for most people, though individual metabolism variations may cause slight differences in actual energy expenditure.
Should I eat exactly my TDEE calories daily?
Eat your TDEE for maintenance, 200-500 calories below for weight loss, or 200-500 above for weight gain, depending on your goals.