Guide: How It Works

TDEE = BMR (Mifflin-St Jeor) ร— activity multiplier (1.2 sedentary to 1.9 extremely active)

Who Is This Calculator For?

  • Anyone planning weight loss or gain
  • People tracking daily energy needs

Examples

BMR of 1,738 kcal at 'moderately active' (ร—1.55): TDEE โ‰ˆ 2,694 kcal/day.

Frequently Asked Questions

What activity multiplier should I choose?

1.2 for sedentary/desk jobs, up to 1.9 for very intense daily training; pick the closest match to your typical week.

Should I eat exactly my TDEE?

TDEE maintains current weight; eat below it for weight loss or above it for weight gain.

About the Author

This tool is built and maintained by John Britto, a Full-Stack Developer with over 5 years of experience building secure web applications. Our mission is to provide free, private, and reliable tools for everyone.