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Online TDEE Calculator - Total Daily Energy Expenditure Tool
Calculate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) easily using your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) and activity level. Ideal for fitness, diet, and weight management plans.
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)
2,626 Calories per day
| WEIGHT (lb/week, kg/week) | REQUIRED DAILY CALORIES (Cal/Day) | PERCENTAGE | |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Extreme Weight Loss |
-2 | 1,626 | 62% |
|
Weight loss |
-1 | 2,126 | 81% |
|
Mild weight loss |
-0.5 | 2,376 | 90% |
|
Maintain weight |
0 | 2,626 | 100% |
|
Mild weight gain |
+0.5 | 2,876 | 110% |
|
Weight gain |
+1 | 3,126 | 119% |
|
Extreme Weight gain |
+2 | 3,626 | 138% |
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What Is This Tool?
This tool calculates your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE), which is the total calories you burn each day to maintain your current weight. It combines your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) with your level of physical activity to provide an accurate calorie estimate.
How to Use This Tool?
- Enter your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) value, which represents calories burned at rest.
- Select or enter your physical activity level as the Activity Factor.
- Click the calculate button to obtain your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE).
- Use the results to guide your calorie intake for maintaining your current weight.
Key Features
- Uses the formula TDEE = BMR × Activity Factor for precise calorie calculation.
- Calculates total calories burned per day to support weight maintenance.
- High accuracy based on your individual Basal Metabolic Rate.
- Simple, browser-based interface for quick input and results.
- Ideal for fitness training, diet planning, and weight-loss management.
Examples
- If your BMR is 1700 calories and your Activity Factor is 1.6, then your TDEE is 1700 × 1.6 = 2720 kcal per day.
Common Use Cases
- Helping individuals plan daily calorie needs for weight maintenance.
- Supporting fitness training programs by estimating energy requirements.
- Assisting in creating personalized diet plans based on daily energy expenditure.
- Tracking progress in weight-loss or weight management programs.
Tips & Best Practices
- Use an accurate BMR value for best results, ideally calculated by a reliable method.
- Choose the Activity Factor that most closely matches your typical physical activity level.
- Apply the TDEE result as a guideline for daily calorie intake to maintain your weight.
- Recalculate as your activity level or BMR changes for up-to-date estimates.
Limitations
- Does not account for short-term calorie changes caused by illness or stress.
- The accuracy depends on the correctness of the BMR and Activity Factor inputs.
Frequently Asked Questions
- What does TDEE stand for?
- TDEE stands for Total Daily Energy Expenditure, which is the number of calories burned each day to maintain your current weight.
- How is TDEE calculated in this tool?
- This tool calculates TDEE by multiplying your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) by an Activity Factor representing your physical activity level.
- Can this calculator be used for weight loss planning?
- Yes, TDEE provides a baseline for calories burned, which can help in designing calorie deficits for weight loss.
- Does it factor in calorie changes from illness or stress?
- No, the tool does not include temporary calorie fluctuations caused by illness or stress.
Key Terminology
- Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR)
- The number of calories your body burns at rest to maintain basic bodily functions.
- Activity Factor
- A multiplier that reflects your level of physical activity used to adjust your calorie needs.
- Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)
- The total number of calories burned per day including all activities, used to maintain current weight.