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Enter Sex used by equation, Age, Weight, Height, and the other fields shown. Estimate total daily energy expenditure across multiple activity levels and compare maintenance calorie scenarios.
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TDEE Calculator
Estimate total daily energy expenditure across multiple activity levels and compare maintenance calorie scenarios.
Enter your measurements and health details
Use current, consistently measured values for the tdee calculation. Results update automatically and are intended for education and planning, not diagnosis.
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Estimated weekly maintenance energy—
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Important: Health results are educational screening and planning estimates. They are not a diagnosis and are not a substitute for medical care.
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Reading the result
The result estimates daily energy needs from the personal and activity information entered. Use it as a planning estimate rather than an exact measurement.
How it is calculated
TDEE starts with an estimated resting energy requirement and applies an activity factor to model total daily energy expenditure. Activity categories are approximations, so the result is best used as a starting point.
Results are estimates based on the values entered. Review the Methodology and Calculator Disclaimer for important limitations.
Common questions
Why can my actual energy needs differ from TDEE?
TDEE calculators usually apply broad activity factors to an estimated resting energy need. Real activity, body composition and metabolism vary from person to person.
Should I change activity level to make the result match my goal?
No. Choose the activity level that best describes your current routine. Goal adjustments should be considered separately from the estimate of current energy expenditure.
Is TDEE a medical recommendation?
No. It is an educational estimate. Individual nutrition or medical decisions may require qualified professional guidance.
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