Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the estimated number of calories you burn each day, based on your BMR and activity level. Use this calculator to find out how many calories you need to maintain, lose, or gain weight.
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What is TDEE?
TDEE stands for Total Daily Energy Expenditure. It represents the total number of calories you burn each day, including all activities — from sleeping and breathing to walking, working out, and everything in between.
How is TDEE calculated?
TDEE is calculated by first determining your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR), which is the number of calories your body needs at rest. That number is then multiplied by an activity factor based on your lifestyle — from sedentary to very active — to reflect your daily energy use.
Why does TDEE matter?
Understanding your TDEE is key for effective nutrition planning. To lose weight, you need to eat fewer calories than your TDEE. To gain weight or build muscle, you’ll need to eat more. It’s the foundation for setting calorie targets.
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Once you know your TDEE, you can build a meal plan and training routine around it. Combine this with your macronutrient needs for even better results.
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