MotionShine01 / BMR
Mifflin-St Jeor
Resting energy from weight, height, age and sex: 10 × kg + 6.25 × cm - 5 × age, plus 5 for men or minus 161 for women.
Free tool
TDEE calculator, your daily calories.
Type your age, sex, height and weight and pick how active you are, and see your total daily energy expenditure, the calories that would keep your weight about the same, along with your resting energy (BMR) by the Mifflin-St Jeor equation and the calories for a slow or steady loss or gain. It is an estimate for adults, not medical advice; real needs vary from person to person.
An estimate for adults. Pregnancy, medical conditions and some medicines change energy needs; ask a doctor or dietitian.
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How it is estimated
Resting energy times activity.
02 / TDEE
Times an activity factor
From 1.2 for little exercise to 1.9 for very hard training or a physical job.
03 / Goals
Small changes
About 250 to 500 calories a day under or over gives a slow, steady change for many people.
Questions
Good to know.
What is TDEE?
Total daily energy expenditure: the calories you use in a day, including activity.
What is BMR?
Basal metabolic rate: the energy your body uses at rest.
Which equation does it use?
Mifflin-St Jeor, a common equation for estimating BMR in adults.
How accurate is it?
It is an estimate. Track your weight for a few weeks and adjust.
Is this medical advice?
No. Ask a doctor or dietitian for advice about your health.