TDEE Calculator
Estimate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure based on activity level.
The TDEE Calculator estimates your Total Daily Energy Expenditure, the number of calories your body burns in a typical day. It's free to use and needs no sign-up, so anyone can check their numbers in seconds. It's a useful starting point for people planning weight loss, muscle gain, or simply maintaining their current weight through nutrition.
What is TDEE Calculator?
TDEE combines your basal metabolic rate, the calories your body needs at complete rest, with the extra calories burned through daily movement and exercise. The calculator typically starts from an estimated BMR based on your age, sex, height, and weight, then applies an activity multiplier depending on how active your lifestyle is, from sedentary to very active. The resulting number gives you a general calorie target to maintain your current weight, which you can then adjust up or down for your specific goal.
How to use TDEE Calculator
- Enter your age, sex, height, and weight.
- Select your typical activity level.
- View your estimated BMR and full TDEE calorie result.
Key features
- Calculates BMR and TDEE from basic personal stats
- Multiple activity level options from sedentary to very active
- Gives a maintenance calorie estimate as a starting point for goal setting
- Free, private to your session, and requires no sign-up
Related tools
Track your intake with the Calorie Calculator, check your age with the Age Calculator, or review numbers using the Average Calculator.
Frequently asked questions
Is TDEE Calculator free?
Yes, the TDEE Calculator is completely free with no sign-up required. You can recalculate as often as your weight or activity level changes.
Is TDEE the same as BMR?
No, BMR is only the calories your body burns at complete rest, while TDEE adds in the calories burned through daily activity and exercise on top of that baseline. TDEE is almost always a higher number than BMR for anyone who isn't completely sedentary.
How accurate is the TDEE estimate?
The result is a general estimate based on established formulas and self-reported activity level, so it gives a reasonable starting point rather than a lab-measured figure. Actual calorie burn varies by individual, so many people adjust their intake after a few weeks based on real-world results.
Should I eat exactly at my TDEE number?
Eating at your TDEE is generally associated with maintaining your current weight, while eating below or above it relates to weight loss or gain goals. This tool provides an estimate for informational purposes only and isn't a substitute for personalized advice from a nutrition or medical professional.
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