TDEE calculator
The calories you burn in a day, at your activity level and every other one, so you know your maintenance number.
At every activity level
Same body, different days. Your level is highlighted.
| Activity level | Factor | Calories a day |
|---|---|---|
| Zittend Weinig of geen beweging, kantoorbaan | × 1,2 | — |
| Licht actief Sporten 1–3 dagen per week | × 1,375 | — |
| Matig actief Sporten 3–5 dagen per week | × 1,55 | — |
| Zeer actief Intensief sporten 6–7 dagen per week | × 1,725 | — |
| Extra actief Fysiek werk of twee keer per dag trainen | × 1,9 | — |
Zo wordt het berekend
- BMR
- TDEE
- TDEE = BMR × activity factor
What goes into your daily burn
Resting metabolism is the biggest part, usually 60–70% of the total. Digesting food takes about another 10%. The rest is movement, and most of that isn’t the gym: it is walking, standing and chores.
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What is TDEE?
Total daily energy expenditure is every calorie you burn in a day: resting metabolism, digesting food, everyday movement and exercise. Eating your TDEE keeps your weight steady.
Which activity level should I pick?
Most people overestimate. With a desk job and three workouts a week, “lightly active” is often closer than “moderately active”. Pick the lower level if unsure, then adjust after a few weeks.