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TDEE Calculator
Total Daily Energy Expenditure — the calories you actually burn each day. Use this to set calorie targets for any goal.
Your total daily energy expenditure—kcal/day
Lose (−500)—
Maintain—
Gain (+500)—
Frequently asked questions
What is TDEE?
Total calories burned per day — BMR plus activity. The starting point for any calorie target.
Sedentary vs very active — which am I?
Sedentary = desk job, no structured exercise. Add 0.175 per level of activity. Most people overestimate by one level.
Should I eat at TDEE to maintain?
Yes. To lose weight, eat 300–500 kcal below TDEE. To gain, 300–500 above.