TDEE is the total number of calories you burn in a day, combining your Basal Metabolic Rate with your activity level. Use this calculator to get a precise daily calorie target tailored to your goal.
TDEE is the total number of calories you burn in a day, combining your Basal Metabolic Rate with your activity level. Use this calculator to get a precise daily calorie target tailored to your goal. This calculator draws on peer-reviewed, industry-standard formulas used by fitness professionals, dietitians and clinicians worldwide, translated into a fast, easy-to-use browser tool.
Tracking metrics like this over time — rather than relying on a single reading — gives you a much clearer picture of trends in your health and fitness journey. Use this tool regularly alongside our other calculators for a fuller picture of your overall wellbeing.
BMR is calories burned at rest only. TDEE adds in calories burned through daily activity and exercise, giving your true total daily calorie burn.
A deficit of about 500 kcal/day typically leads to roughly 0.5 kg (1 lb) of weight loss per week, which is considered a safe, sustainable rate.
Your TDEE already factors in a general activity multiplier, so most people don't need to add back calories from routine workouts.
TDEE is an estimate. Actual calorie burn varies by individual metabolism, so use it as a starting point and adjust based on real-world results over 2-3 weeks.