Daily Calories (BMR & TDEE)
How many calories you burn just staying alive (BMR), and how many you actually burn in a full day (TDEE).
BMR (resting)
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calories / day
TDEE (total daily)
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calories / day
How this works
BMR (basal metabolic rate) uses the Mifflin-St Jeor equation:
- Male: 10 × weight + 6.25 × height − 5 × age + 5
- Female: 10 × weight + 6.25 × height − 5 × age − 161
TDEE multiplies BMR by an activity factor (1.2 to 1.9). This is an estimate — individual metabolism varies, and the equation is most accurate for adults.
Read more: Why calorie calculators disagree (BMR & TDEE explained)
Medical disclaimer: Calorie estimates are approximations for general planning, not medical or dietary prescriptions. Consult a dietitian or doctor for personalized guidance.