InterpretationThis is an estimated range
Activity factors are broad categories. Actual expenditure varies from day to day, so the result is shown as a range.
Not a diagnosisFor general health education and estimation only. It does not diagnose a condition and is not treatment, medication, diet or training advice.
01Formula used
TDEE = BMR × activity factorSuitable population
Generally healthy adults with a reasonably stable daily routine.
02When not to use it
Not suitable as a stand-alone target during pregnancy, breastfeeding, growth, illness recovery, eating-disorder care or elite training.
Data error and uncertainty
Input accuracy, measurement technique, rounding and individual variation all affect the result. Internal precision is retained and only displayed values are rounded.
03When to seek help
Seek care for unexplained fatigue, menstrual changes, rapid weight change or suspected metabolic illness.
Reference
NCBI Bookshelf — Estimating Resting Metabolic Rate ↗