Daily Calorie Calculator (TDEE)
Determine your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) to manage weight, track fitness goals, and optimize your nutrition plan.
TDEE: The Core of Weight Management
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the final number of calories your body burns in a 24-hour period. It combines your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) with the energy expended through physical activity, digestion (Thermic Effect of Food), and daily movement. To lose weight, you must consume fewer calories than your TDEE; to gain, you must consume more.
BMR Foundation
This calculator starts with the Mifflin-St Jeor formula to find your resting energy needs based on your unique body profile.
Activity Multipliers
The Harris-Benedict multipliers are applied to your BMR to account for your intentional exercise and lifestyle movement.
Activity Level Reference Table
Category Description Factor Sedentary No exercise, desk job 1.20x Lightly Active Exercise 1-3 days/week 1.37x Moderately Active Exercise 3-5 days/week 1.55x Very Active Hard exercise 6-7 days/week 1.72x Extra Active Physical job + training 1.90x Calorie Calculator FAQ