How to Calculate Your Daily Calorie Needs (Using BMR & TDEE)

The two key calorie metrics are BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) and TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure).

Mifflin–St Jeor: Men = (10×kg) + (6.25×cm) − (5×age) + 5; Women = (10×kg) + (6.25×cm) − (5×age) − 161.

  • Sedentary: ×1.2
  • Light: ×1.375
  • Moderate: ×1.55
  • Very: ×1.725
  • Extra: ×1.9

Use the calculator on the home page to compute BMR, TDEE, and suggested calories instantly.

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