Metabolism

TDEE Calculator

Estimate total daily energy expenditure, compare calorie targets for weight change, and export macro-friendly reports. Powered by BMR formulas plus custom activity factors.

centimeters

kilograms

Required for Katch-McArdle

BMR

1659 kcal

Resting metabolic expenditure

TDEE

2571

Moderate exercise (3-5 days/week)

Macro guide

140g protein · 343g carbs · 71g fats

*Values assume natural metabolism. Medical supervision recommended for very low calorie plans.

Calorie targets

Adjust intake based on your goals.

Mild weight loss (~0.25 kg/week)

2321 kcal/day

Calorie deficit of 250

Weight loss (~0.5 kg/week)

2071 kcal/day

Calorie deficit of 500

Fast weight loss (~1 kg/week)*

1571 kcal/day

Calorie deficit of 1000

Mild weight gain (~0.25 kg/week)

2821 kcal/day

Calorie surplus of 250

Weight gain (~0.5 kg/week)

3071 kcal/day

Calorie surplus of 500

Fast weight gain (~1 kg/week)*

3571 kcal/day

Calorie surplus of 1000

What is TDEE?

Total Daily Energy Expenditure is the amount of energy your body burns per day. It combines your basal metabolic rate (resting calories), activity level, and the thermic effect of food. Knowing TDEE helps set realistic calorie targets for weight maintenance, fat loss, or muscle gain.

Basal Metabolic Rate

Energy used at rest to keep organs functioning. Influenced by age, sex, muscle mass, and hormones.

Activity expenditure

Calories spent on movement, exercise, daily chores, and jobs. This is the most flexible part of TDEE.

Thermic effect of food

Digestion costs energy. Protein has the highest thermic effect, which is why high-protein diets feel filling.

Activity level guidance

  • Sedentary: desk job, minimal exercise. Walk 5,000 steps/day to exit this category.
  • Light: gentle cardio or strength 1-3x/week, or standing job.
  • Moderate: training 3-5x/week, mix of cardio and lifting.
  • Heavy: intense workouts 6-7x/week or manual labor.
  • Athlete: two-a-days, high-performance sport, or military training.