TDEE Calculator
Estimates your Total Daily Energy Expenditure based on activity level.
TDEE is your BMR adjusted for how active you actually are, and is the number most people use as a baseline for weight loss or gain planning. Lilu Baba's TDEE Calculator estimates it instantly. This is an informational estimate only, not medical advice.
How to use this calculator
- Enter your gender, weight, height and age.
- Select your typical activity level.
- Your estimated daily calorie needs (TDEE) update instantly.
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)
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Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
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FAQ
TDEE Calculator — frequently asked questions
BMR is calories burned at complete rest; TDEE multiplies BMR by an activity factor to estimate total daily calories burned including movement and exercise.
Eating at TDEE roughly maintains your current weight; eat below it for weight loss or above it for weight gain, adjusted gradually.