Daily Calorie Calculator (TDEE)
Your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) is a starting point for meal planning — not a strict rule.
Your details
About this daily calorie calculator (tdee)
Total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) is the calories your body burns in a typical day — resting metabolism plus movement, exercise, and daily activity.
Knowing your TDEE is the foundation for weight maintenance, fat loss, or muscle gain. Eat below TDEE to lose weight; above to gain.
This TDEE calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation with activity multipliers for a personalized daily calorie estimate.
Frequently asked questions
What is TDEE? +
TDEE = calories burned per day including BMR (at rest) plus activity. It is the number to eat for weight maintenance at your current activity level.
How accurate is a TDEE calculator? +
Equations estimate within ~10% for most people. Track weight for 2–3 weeks and adjust calories up or down based on real results.
TDEE vs BMR — what is the difference? +
BMR is calories at complete rest. TDEE includes walking, work, workouts, and all daily movement.
Related health guides
Try these next