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Calorie Deficit / TDEE Calculator

Estimate maintenance calories, BMR, TDEE and a calorie target for weight loss, maintenance or gain.

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Calorie Deficit / TDEE Calculator: 2,151 kcal/day target. BMR 1,743 × activity 1.55 = TDEE 2,701 kcal/day. Goal adjustment -550 kcal/day.

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BMR = 10W + 6.25H − 5A + S, where S is +5 for male equation and −161 for female equation. TDEE = BMR × activity factor. Daily target = TDEE + weekly kg change × 7,700 ÷ 7.
  1. Apply the formulaBMR = 10W + 6.25H − 5A + S, where S is +5 for male equation and −161 for female equation. TDEE = BMR × activity factor. Daily target = TDEE + weekly kg change × 7,700 ÷ 7.2,151 kcal/day targetBMR 1,743 × activity 1.55 = TDEE 2,701 kcal/day. Goal adjustment -550 kcal/day.

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Sex for equation
Male equation
Age
35 years
Weight
80 kg
Height
178 cm
Activity factor
1.55
Target weight change
-0.5 kg/week

Resulting answer

2,151 kcal/day target

BMR 1,743 × activity 1.55 = TDEE 2,701 kcal/day. Goal adjustment -550 kcal/day.

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2,151 kcal/day target
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BMR 1,743 × activity 1.55 = TDEE 2,701 kcal/day. Goal adjustment -550 kcal/day.

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  • This is a population estimate, not a medical prescription.
  • Activity factor is approximate.
  • Energy balance is simplified using about 7,700 kcal per kg of body mass change.

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Master’s Tip: use the number as a starting estimate, then compare against 2-4 weeks of real weight and intake tracking.

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Sex for equation
Male equation
Age
35 years
Weight
80 kg
Height
178 cm

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The TDEE calculator estimates BMR with Mifflin-St Jeor, multiplies by activity factor, then applies the selected weekly deficit or surplus. Use 0 kg/week for maintenance calories.

Formula

BMR = 10W + 6.25H − 5A + S, where S is +5 for male equation and −161 for female equation. TDEE = BMR × activity factor. Daily target = TDEE + weekly kg change × 7,700 ÷ 7.

Worked example

An 80 kg, 178 cm, 35-year-old using the male equation has BMR about 1,730 kcal/day. At 1.55 activity, TDEE is about 2,682 kcal/day before goal adjustment.

Professional note

Master’s Tip: use the number as a starting estimate, then compare against 2-4 weeks of real weight and intake tracking.

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Health education estimate using metric inputs. Seek professional advice for medical, eating-disorder, pregnancy, adolescent or clinical needs.

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Formula used

BMR = 10W + 6.25H − 5A + S, where S is +5 for male equation and −161 for female equation. TDEE = BMR × activity factor. Daily target = TDEE + weekly kg change × 7,700 ÷ 7.

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Health education estimate using metric inputs. Seek professional advice for medical, eating-disorder, pregnancy, adolescent or clinical needs.

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Master's Tip

Master’s Tip: use the number as a starting estimate, then compare against 2-4 weeks of real weight and intake tracking.

Questions

Is TDEE exact?

No. It estimates average daily energy expenditure. Real expenditure varies by body composition, training, health and tracking accuracy.

What activity factor should I use?

Use a conservative factor first, then adjust after tracking weight and intake over time.