About TDEE-Calc.com

A simple, fast TDEE companion

TDEE-Calc.com is a simple, fast, and user-friendly calculator designed to help you estimate your Total Daily Energy Expenditure (TDEE). Our goal is to make it easy for anyone—beginners and experienced athletes alike—to understand their approximate daily energy needs based on well-known formulas and general physiological principles.

The platform is not biased toward any single eating style; it leans on well-researched metabolic and macro frameworks and always references the studies listed on our Research & References page. The intent is to give you a best-effort guide to losing fat or adding muscle in a safe, controlled manner.

It is important to recognize that every person is different, so you may need to adjust factors outside of the suggestions. Most users will find these projections accurate, but certain cases—extended aggressive deficits, extreme leanness, significant metabolic conditions, or individuals well past the lower obese limit—are harder to predict and generally require professional guidance.

Our Mission

Our mission is to provide a clean, accessible tool that helps people make informed decisions about nutrition, fitness, and energy balance. We aim to deliver useful information without unnecessary complexity, distractions, or upsells.

Who We Are

TDEE-Calc.com was created by a team of fitness enthusiasts and developers with a shared passion for evidence-based approaches to health and nutrition. Our team combines technical expertise with real-world experience in weight management, athletic training, and nutritional science.

Our Expertise

Our development team has:

• Years of practical experience in weight training, endurance sports, and body composition management
• Deep knowledge of nutritional science through formal education and continuous self-study
• Software engineering backgrounds that enable us to build accurate, reliable calculation tools
• Experience with real-world application of TDEE tracking across different fitness goals (cutting, bulking, recomposition)

We are not licensed dietitians or medical professionals, but we are dedicated students of evidence-based nutrition science. Every formula, recommendation, and feature on this site is grounded in peer-reviewed research, which we cite extensively on our Research & References page.

Why We Built This Tool

This calculator was born out of personal frustration with existing TDEE tools that were either:

• Cluttered with ads and upsells
• Based on outdated or questionable formulas
• Lacking transparency about their methodology
• Missing key features like macro planning and progress tracking

We wanted a tool that we would actually use ourselves—one that respects the science, respects the user's time, and delivers actionable information without unnecessary noise.

Our Approach to Content Quality

Every piece of content on TDEE-Calc.com follows these principles:

1. Evidence-Based: All formulas and recommendations are sourced from peer-reviewed research
2. Transparent: We cite our sources and explain our methodology
3. Practical: Information is presented in a way that's actionable, not just theoretical
4. Honest: We acknowledge limitations and recommend professional guidance when appropriate
5. Updated: Content is reviewed regularly and updated as new research emerges

Editorial Standards

• All content is reviewed for scientific accuracy before publication
• We regularly audit our formulas and recommendations against current research
• User feedback is actively monitored and incorporated into improvements
• Changes to calculation methods are documented and explained

Our Commitment to Privacy

We believe your health data should remain private. TDEE-Calc.com is designed to:

• Store your data locally in your browser whenever possible
• Give you full control over any data you choose to share
• Never sell or share your personal information with third parties
• Operate with minimal tracking and no invasive advertising

For complete details, see our Privacy Policy.

Our Funding Model

TDEE-Calc.com is currently offered free of charge while in beta. We're exploring sustainable funding models that align with our values, including:

• Optional premium features for advanced users
• Community support through voluntary contributions
• Partnerships with reputable fitness and nutrition brands (without compromising editorial independence)

Beta version: your feedback matters

This version of TDEE-Calc.com is currently in beta, which means you may encounter:

• Minor bugs
• Unexpected behaviour
• Layout issues
• Calculation quirks

We are actively refining the tool and developing new features, and your feedback is extremely valuable during this period. If you notice anything that does not work as expected—or if you have an idea that could improve the site—please let us know. We welcome suggestions, bug reports, and questions.

You can reach us at: info@tdee-calc.com

Not a medical or professional service

TDEE-Calc.com provides general informational content only. We are not a medical provider or professional health service, and nothing on the Website should be considered medical advice.

For full details, please see our Disclaimer and Privacy Policy.

Thank you for using TDEE-Calc.com

We appreciate everyone who tests and supports this project. Your feedback directly helps shape future improvements and enhances the experience for all users.

If you have ideas, questions, or corrections—large or small—we would be happy to hear from you. Thank you for being part of the beta.