TDEE calculator
Estimate your daily calorie use with the same Mifflin-St Jeor formula used in ClariMeal
This calculator is for adults 18 and over
Estimated daily energy use
kcal per day
Estimated energy use at rest: kcal
Estimated TDEE by activity level
- Sedentary kcal
- Lightly Active kcal
- Active kcal
- Very Active kcal
- Extra Active kcal
How it works
The formula estimates energy use at rest. An activity factor gives an estimate for the whole day.
Men: 10 × weight in kg + 6.25 × height in cm − 5 × age + 5
Women: 10 × weight in kg + 6.25 × height in cm − 5 × age − 161
| Activity level | Factor |
|---|---|
| Sedentary | 1.2 |
| Lightly Active | 1.375 |
| Active | 1.55 |
| Very Active | 1.725 |
| Extra Active | 1.9 |
Sources. Mifflin MD, St Jeor ST, Hill LA, Scott BJ, Daugherty SA, Koh YO. A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals. Am J Clin Nutr. 1990;51(2):241–247. Activity factors as used in the ClariMeal app. doi:10.1093/ajcn/51.2.241. Page updated .
Questions
What is TDEE?
Total daily energy expenditure: an estimate of the calories your body uses in a day, at rest and during activity.
How is TDEE different from BMR?
BMR is the estimated energy your body uses at rest. TDEE adds your daily activity to it.
How accurate is this number?
It is an estimate from a formula. Two people with the same age, height, weight and activity can use different amounts of energy.
Which activity level should I choose?
The one that matches a usual week. If you are unsure between two levels, compare both rows in the table.
