TDEE Calculator
Estimate your total daily energy expenditure — your maintenance calories — from activity level.
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Formula
TDEE = BMR × activity multiplier. BMR uses Mifflin-St Jeor (see BMR Calculator).
Example
30 yr male, 175 cm, 70 kg, moderate (×1.55) → TDEE ≈ 2,556 kcal/day.
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Frequently asked
What's the difference between TDEE and the Calorie Calculator?
TDEE is your maintenance level — what keeps weight steady. The Calorie Calculator goes further and adds cut/bulk targets on top of TDEE.
Which activity level should I pick?
Choose the level that reflects your full week (work + exercise), not just your hardest day.
How accurate is TDEE?
Within roughly ±10%. Use it as a starting point, then adjust over 2–4 weeks based on actual weight trend.
Why does activity matter so much?
The multiplier covers everything outside resting metabolism — desk work vs manual labour can change TDEE by 700+ kcal.
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