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TDEE Calculator — Total Daily Energy Expenditure (2026)

Calculate exactly how many calories you burn daily using the Mifflin-St Jeor formula. Get your BMR, TDEE, and macros for any goal.

Daily Calorie Burn (TDEE)

2,693 cal

BMR

1737 cal

Protein

170g

Carbs

335g

Fat

75g

Calories by Goal

Macronutrient Split (Maintenance)

Protein

170g

680 cal

Carbs

335g

1340 cal

Fat

75g

675 cal

Goal Calorie Targets

Extreme Loss (-2 lbs/wk)
1693 cal/day
Mild Loss (-1 lb/wk)
2193 cal/day
Maintenance
2693 cal/day
Mild Gain (+0.5 lb/wk)
2943 cal/day
Muscle Gain (+1 lb/wk)
3193 cal/day

Analysis & insights

Your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) is 2,693 calories/day — your resting BMR (1,737) plus 956 calories from daily activity and exercise. This is the maintenance level — eat at this number to stay the same weight. Adjust by ±500 calories for ~1 lb/week weight change. Re-measure quarterly or after major bodyweight changes.

High expenditure

Above-average — common in active lifestyles or larger frames.

Risk & benchmark gauge

Current band

High

2,693 cal/day TDEE

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Industry benchmarks

  • Your TDEE2,693 cal/day
  • BMR (resting)1,737 cal/day
  • Activity calories956 cal/day
  • US adult average~2,200 cal/day

Key insights

BMR is ~60-75% of TDEE

Your BMR (1,737) is the energy your body burns at complete rest — keeping organs running, generating heat, basic cellular function. Everything you do on top adds to TDEE.

Track NEAT separately

Non-exercise activity thermogenesis (fidgeting, walking, standing) can vary by 800+ calories between two people. If you sit most of the day, simply standing more is a "free" 200-400 cal/day.

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Set a goal-aligned calorie target

High priority

Subtract 500 for ~1 lb/week loss; add 500 for ~1 lb/week gain.

Impact: A consistent 500 cal/day deficit yields roughly 1 lb/week loss for most people.

Re-calculate after 10+ lb of change

Medium priority

TDEE moves with bodyweight. Recalculate when you've gained or lost 10+ lbs to keep your targets accurate.

Hit your protein target first

Medium priority

0.7-1.0 g per lb bodyweight. Critical during weight loss to preserve muscle; critical during weight gain to build it.

This tool is for informational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Consult a healthcare professional for advice specific to your situation.