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TDEE Calculator

Estimate maintenance calories from age, sex, height, weight, and activity.

BMR
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TDEE (maintain)
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Lose weight (−500)
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Gain weight (+300)
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Mifflin-St Jeor BMR × activity factor. Cut is TDEE − 500 kcal; bulk is TDEE + 300 kcal.

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FAQ

What is TDEE?
Total Daily Energy Expenditure is an estimate of the calories you burn in a day, including basal metabolism and activity. Eating near TDEE tends to maintain weight.
How is TDEE calculated on this page?
Mifflin-St Jeor BMR from age, sex, height, and weight, multiplied by an activity factor from 1.2 (sedentary) to 1.9 (extra active).
How many calories should I eat to lose weight?
A common starting point is about 500 calories below TDEE, which is the lose-weight figure shown here. Results vary; this is not medical advice.

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