Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) is the number of calories your body needs at rest.
Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE) is your BMR multiplied by your activity level.
Weight Management:
Activity Levels:
This calculator uses the Mifflin-St Jeor Equation, considered more accurate than older formulas. Individual results may vary based on genetics, metabolism, and other factors.
Type your age, sex, weight, height, and activity level. We use these to compute BMR (basal metabolic rate) with the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, the most accurate for most adults.
We multiply your BMR by an activity factor to get TDEE (total daily energy expenditure). The result is the calories you need to maintain your current weight.
Choose weight loss, maintenance, or weight gain. For loss, we subtract 500-750 calories; for gain, we add 300-500. The calculator shows the safe minimum (1200 women, 1500 men).
For related calculations, try our TDEE calculator.