How to Use TDEE Calculator
- Enter sex, age, height, and weight so the calculator can estimate BMR.
- Choose the activity factor that best matches your usual weekly movement and training.
- Calculate TDEE, the estimated calories burned across a full day.
- Use TDEE as the anchor for fat loss, maintenance, or muscle-gain calorie planning.
TDEE = BMR x activity factor
- The activity factor scales resting metabolism to include exercise and non-exercise movement.
Use Cases for TDEE Calculator
- Choosing a calorie deficit for fat loss without guessing from zero.
- Setting a maintenance intake after weight change.
- Planning a controlled calorie surplus for muscle gain.