1. What is the Burned Calorie Calculator?

The Burned Calorie Calculator estimates your total daily energy expenditure (TDEE) by multiplying your Basal Metabolic Rate (BMR) with an activity multiplier. This helps determine how many calories you burn in a day based on your activity level.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses the calorie burn equation:

Where:

• \( \text{BMR} \) — Basal Metabolic Rate (calories burned at rest)
• \( \text{Activity Multiplier} \) — Factor based on physical activity level

Activity Multipliers:

• Sedentary: 1.2 (little or no exercise)
• Lightly active: 1.375 (light exercise 1-3 days/week)
• Moderately active: 1.55 (moderate exercise 3-5 days/week)
• Very active: 1.725 (hard exercise 6-7 days/week)
• Extra active: 1.9 (very hard exercise & physical job)

3. Importance of Calorie Burn Calculation

Details: Knowing your daily calorie burn is essential for weight management, fitness planning, and nutritional guidance. It helps determine appropriate calorie intake for weight loss, maintenance, or gain.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your BMR in kcal/day and select your activity level from the dropdown menu. BMR can be calculated using separate BMR calculators based on age, gender, height, and weight.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What is BMR and how is it different from TDEE?
A: BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) is the calories your body burns at complete rest, while TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) includes all activities and is calculated as BMR × Activity Multiplier.

Q2: How accurate are activity multipliers?
A: Activity multipliers provide estimates based on population averages. Individual variations in metabolism and exercise intensity can affect actual calorie burn.

Q3: Should I use this for weight loss planning?
A: Yes, this calculation helps determine maintenance calories. For weight loss, consume 300-500 calories less than your TDEE; for weight gain, consume 300-500 calories more.

Q4: How often should I recalculate my calorie burn?
A: Recalculate when your weight changes significantly, activity level changes, or every 3-6 months to account for metabolic adaptations.

Q5: Are there limitations to this calculation?
A: This method doesn't account for individual metabolic differences, body composition, or the thermic effect of food. It provides a general estimate.