TDEE calculator

Estimate your total daily energy expenditure using your usual activity level.

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What is your sex?

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How old are you?

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What is your height?

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What is your weight?

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How active are you?

What is TDEE?

Total daily energy expenditure is the energy you use in a day, including all activity.

How is TDEE different from BMR?

BMR is energy used at rest. TDEE also includes workouts, steps, and everyday movement.

Why should I choose my activity level carefully?

Overestimating activity can overestimate your calorie target and make progress harder.

How do I create a deficit from TDEE?

Reduce your estimated TDEE by a moderate amount, often around 300–500 kcal per day.

Why might my weight not change despite a deficit?

Common reasons include logging inaccuracies, water retention, or an inaccurate activity estimate.

Why track my actual calorie intake?

Comparing TDEE with your real food intake shows whether you are in a deficit or surplus.

How can I see whether my intake matches my TDEE?

Progress depends on what you actually consume. Automatic calorie tracking helps you compare your food with your estimated needs without complex calculations.