Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE)

The total calories you burn per day, based on your metabolism and activity level.

Sex

Weight

Height

Age

yrs

Activity level

Daily expenditure2,633 kcal

Mild weight loss (~0.5 kg/wk)2,133 kcal

Mild weight gain (~0.5 kg/wk)3,133 kcal

Maintenance calories — to keep your current weight.

Targets are based on a ~500 kcal/day deficit/surplus.

How it works

Calculate maintenance calories, known as TDEE, by combining basal metabolism with activity level.

What does TDEE mean?

TDEE is total daily energy expenditure, or the calories needed for maintenance.

How does activity affect it?

BMR is multiplied by a factor matching your activity level.

Is it constant every day?

No, it is an average that changes with movement, diet and body weight.