TDEE Calculator for United States Users
Our TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) calculator is fully optimized for people residing in United States. It natively supports lbs and inches and uses the medically validated Mifflin-St Jeor formula to provide an extremely accurate estimation of your daily caloric needs for weight loss, maintenance, or muscle gain.
Whether you are training in New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, Houston, Miami or anywhere else in United States, understanding your specific metabolic rate is the most critical step in achieving your fitness goals.
United States-Specific Fitness & Nutrition Tips
- US dietary guidelines recommend 1,600–2,400 cal/day for women and 2,000–3,000 for men, but these are broad averages — your TDEE is specific to you.
- The average American consumes ~3,600 calories/day, well above most TDEEs. Knowing your number prevents unintentional overeating.
- Popular US diets (keto, intermittent fasting) still work within your TDEE — they just shift how you reach your calorie target.
- Use lbs for weight and ft/in for height — our calculator supports Imperial units natively.
- American fast food is calorie-dense. A Big Mac meal alone can be 1,100 kcal — nearly half a sedentary adult's TDEE.
How to Use This Tool
- Click the button above to launch the full calculator interface.
- Select your preferred unit system (Imperial).
- Enter your age, biological gender, exact height, current weight, and weekly activity level.
- Instantly receive your precise TDEE, BMR, BMI, and a scientifically balanced macronutrient split.
Frequently Asked Questions (United States)
Does this calculator use American units?
Yes, our tool natively supports pounds (lbs) and feet/inches (ft/in), which is the standard across the United States.
Is the Mifflin-St Jeor formula accurate for Americans?
Absolutely. The Mifflin-St Jeor equation is recommended by the American Dietetic Association as the most reliable formula for estimating resting metabolic rate in adults.
How many calories should an American eat per day?
The average American needs between 1,600–3,000 calories per day depending on age, gender, weight, height, and activity level. Your personal TDEE is far more accurate than national averages.
What is a good TDEE for weight loss in the US?
For safe weight loss, eat 300–500 calories below your TDEE daily. This creates a deficit of 2,100–3,500 calories per week, resulting in roughly 0.5–1 lb of fat loss per week.