General estimate only. Health conditions, medications, age, and training can change individual needs.

How it works

TDEE is an estimate of daily energy expenditure after applying an activity factor to resting metabolic rate. It is not a promise of weight change.

Standard formulaBMR × activity factor

Worked example

Use the same measurements over time and compare the estimate with observed trends rather than treating it as an exact measurement.

What does TDEE mean?

It means total daily energy expenditure: an estimate of calories used in a day.

Is TDEE the same as BMR?

No. BMR is resting energy; TDEE adds an activity estimate.

How often should I update it?

Recalculate after meaningful changes in weight, height, age, or activity.

Can it diagnose metabolism?

No. It is a general mathematical estimate, not a clinical test.