TDEE & Daily Calorie Calculator
Total daily energy expenditure at each activity level.
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Eat around your maintenance calories to hold weight. A 500 kcal daily deficit leads to roughly 0.5 kg loss per week.
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How Many Calories Should You Eat to Lose Weight?
Work out a deficit that is effective without being extreme.
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Total daily energy expenditure is the foundation of every calorie plan.
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Frequently asked questions
What does the TDEE & Daily Calorie Calculator do?
Total daily energy expenditure at each activity level. Enter your values and the result and chart update instantly.
How accurate is it?
It uses published, widely used formulas. Results are estimates for education and planning, not a diagnosis. Talk to a qualified clinician about decisions affecting your health.
Is my information stored or shared?
No. All calculations run in your browser and nothing you type is sent to a server or saved.
What can I search to find this tool?
People find it by searching for: how many calories should i eat; maintenance calories; daily calorie needs; calories to lose weight.