Enter Age, Gender and Height ft in — height Feet and the remaining scenario settings to review total daily energy expenditure with this tool. TDEE represents an estimated whole-day energy requirement, whereas BMR describes a resting baseline.
TDEE = Basal metabolic rate × Activity factorThe calculation links Age, Gender and Height ft in — height Feet to total daily energy expenditure. TDEE represents an estimated whole-day energy requirement, whereas BMR describes a resting baseline. The multiplier is a model of average activity.
Enter Age, Gender and Height ft in — height Feet and the remaining scenario settings to review total daily energy expenditure with this tool. TDEE represents an estimated whole-day energy requirement, whereas BMR describes a resting baseline.
Estimate total daily energy expenditure by combining a resting-energy equation with an activity multiplier. Use it to understand how the activity assumption changes maintenance estimates.
TDEE represents an estimated whole-day energy requirement, whereas BMR describes a resting baseline. The multiplier is a model of average activity.
Prepare Age, Gender, Height ft in — height Feet, Height ft in, Weight lbs, Body fat percentage (%), Activity level and Formula. Choose an activity description that matches a typical week, including work and exercise, rather than the single busiest day.
TDEE represents an estimated whole-day energy requirement, whereas BMR describes a resting baseline. The multiplier is a model of average activity. An activity category cannot measure actual daily expenditure. Medical conditions, body composition and unusual workloads can make the estimate unsuitable.
Use the full settings in the worked-example table. They produce Total Daily Energy Expenditure: 2305. Compare the method and units as well as the displayed number.
The displayed relationship is TDEE = Basal metabolic rate × Activity factor Choose an activity description that matches a typical week, including work and exercise, rather than the single busiest day.
An activity category cannot measure actual daily expenditure. Medical conditions, body composition and unusual workloads can make the estimate unsuitable. For personal care, discuss the measurements and method with a qualified clinician.
Worked tdee calculator example. Set Age = 30; Gender = Male; Height ft in — height Feet = 5; Height ft in = 9; Weight lbs = 160; Body fat percentage (%) = 16; Activity level = Lightly Active (1-3 days/week); Formula = Mifflin-St Jeor. The corresponding output is Total Daily Energy Expenditure: 2305. TDEE represents an estimated whole-day energy requirement, whereas BMR describes a resting baseline.
Estimate total daily energy expenditure by combining a resting-energy equation with an activity multiplier. Use it to understand how the activity assumption changes maintenance estimates.
Choose an activity description that matches a typical week, including work and exercise, rather than the single busiest day.
| Field | Example value | Entry check |
|---|---|---|
| Age | 30 | Use the stated unit and the measurement required by this model. |
| Gender | Male | Use the option required by the selected estimation model. |
| Height ft in — height Feet | 5 | Keep feet and any inch remainder in their separate fields. |
| Height ft in | 9 | Keep feet and any inch remainder in their separate fields. |
| Weight lbs | 160 | Use the measurement unit printed beside this field and a consistent measuring technique. |
| Body fat percentage (%) | 16 | Enter a percentage in the form requested by the field, keeping its stated time basis. |
| Activity level | Lightly Active (1-3 days/week) | Select the description that matches the scenario being estimated. |
| Formula | Mifflin-St Jeor | Select the method before interpreting the result; different modes answer different questions. |
Relationship used for this example: TDEE = Basal metabolic rate × Activity factor
TDEE represents an estimated whole-day energy requirement, whereas BMR describes a resting baseline. The multiplier is a model of average activity.
| Output | Displayed result |
|---|---|
| Total Daily Energy Expenditure | 2305 |
With these settings, total daily energy expenditure is 2305. Use the same units and calculation mode when reproducing this example.
TDEE represents an estimated whole-day energy requirement, whereas BMR describes a resting baseline. The multiplier is a model of average activity. An activity category cannot measure actual daily expenditure. Medical conditions, body composition and unusual workloads can make the estimate unsuitable.
Replace the illustrative age value (30) with your own value, then complete the other inputs for the same scenario. Choose an activity description that matches a typical week, including work and exercise, rather than the single busiest day.