Calorie & TDEE Calculator: Complete Guide
The calorie and TDEE calculator estimates basal metabolic rate and daily energy expenditure from age, height, weight, and activity level. It can help you set a starting calorie target for maintaining, losing, or gaining weight.
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter your age, height, and weight.
- Choose the activity level that best matches your routine.
- Select whether you want to maintain, lose, or gain weight.
Calculation Formula
BMR = 10W + 6.25H - 5A + 5; TDEE = BMR × activity factor
A 28-year-old person at 172 cm and 70 kg with light activity receives an estimated daily maintenance calorie range from the calculator.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is TDEE?
TDEE is total daily energy expenditure, an estimate of the calories used by your body and activity in a typical day.
How accurate is a calorie calculator?
It provides an estimate. Actual energy needs can vary with body composition, activity, health, and changes over time.
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This tool is for general information and is not medical or nutritional advice.