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TDEE Calculator

Estimate maintenance calories and goal-based daily targets.

Your TDEE (maintenance calories) is your BMR multiplied by an activity factor from 1.2 (sedentary) to 1.9 (athlete). Eat at it to maintain, below it to lose fat, above it to gain.

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How this calculator works

Mifflin-St Jeor estimates resting energy use, then multiplies it by your activity level.

How to use your result

Keep your inputs consistent and compare weekly trends. Make small changes only after enough data accumulates.

Important limitation

Calculator results are estimates. Pregnancy, eating disorders, medical conditions, injuries, or concerning symptoms require qualified professional guidance.

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Frequently asked questions

How are maintenance calories calculated?

We estimate your resting metabolism with the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, then multiply by an activity factor (1.2 sedentary to 1.9 very active) to get your total daily energy expenditure.

How many calories should I eat to lose weight?

A deficit of about 15–20% below maintenance (roughly 300–500 kcal) supports steady fat loss of around 0.5 kg per week for most people.

How accurate is a TDEE calculator?

It's an accurate starting point (within ~10% for most people). Track your weight for 2–4 weeks and adjust by 100–200 kcal based on the real trend.

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