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Fill in the form on the left with your age, gender, height, weight, and activity level to see your Total Daily Energy Expenditure.
Calculation Principles & Formulas
TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is the total number of calories you burn in a day. It is calculated by multiplying your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) by an activity factor.
- Mifflin-St Jeor Equation: Used when body fat percentage is not provided. Considered one of the most accurate BMR formulas.
- Katch-McArdle Equation: Used when body fat percentage is provided. Based on lean body mass, making it more accurate for various body types.
Activity Level Multipliers
| Level | Multiplier | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Sedentary | 1.2 | Office job, little to no exercise |
| Lightly Active | 1.375 | Light exercise 1-3 days/week |
| Moderately Active | 1.55 | Moderate exercise 3-5 days/week |
| Very Active | 1.725 | Hard exercise 6-7 days/week |
| Extra Active | 1.9 | Very hard exercise/physical job |
