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TDEE Calculator

Find your daily maintenance calories to kickstart your fitness goals.

Your Details

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Enter your details to calculate your TDEE.

The Starting Point for Your Nutrition goals

Your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is the most crucial number in nutrition planning. It tells you how many calories your body burns each day, providing the baseline you need to set effective goals for weight loss, muscle gain, or maintenance.

How to Use the TDEE Calculator

Enter Your Stats

Input your age, gender, height, and weight.

Select Activity Level

Choose the option that best reflects your weekly exercise.

Get Your TDEE

See your estimated daily maintenance calories.

Plan Your Intake

Use this number to plan a calorie deficit or surplus.

Common Use Cases for a TDEE Calculator

Weight Loss

Establish your maintenance calories to accurately set a sustainable calorie deficit.

Muscle Gain

Determine the calorie surplus needed to fuel muscle growth without excessive fat gain.

Nutrition Planning

Create a precise meal plan by knowing exactly how many calories your body needs each day.

Fitness Programming

Understand the energy demands of your training schedule and eat to support your performance.

Frequently Asked Questions