Sedentary
2,129kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,439kcal
Moderately active
2,750kcal
Very active
3,060kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 24 + 5 = 1,774
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 24-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,830 | 2,096 | 2,363 | 2,630 |
| 140 lb | 1,938 | 2,221 | 2,504 | 2,787 |
| 160 lb | 2,047 | 2,346 | 2,644 | 2,943 |
| 180 lb | 2,156 | 2,471 | 2,785 | 3,100 |
| 200 lb | 2,265 | 2,595 | 2,926 | 3,256 |
| 220 lb | 2,374 | 2,720 | 3,066 | 3,413 |
| 240 lb | 2,483 | 2,845 | 3,207 | 3,569 |
| 260 lb | 2,592 | 2,970 | 3,348 | 3,726 |
Calories to lose weight at 24
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,596 | 1,846 |
| 140 lb | 1,721 | 1,971 |
| 160 lb | 1,846 | 2,096 |
| 180 lb | 1,971 | 2,221 |
| 200 lb | 2,095 | 2,345 |
| 220 lb | 2,220 | 2,470 |
| 240 lb | 2,345 | 2,595 |
| 260 lb | 2,470 | 2,720 |
Lightly active. Never below 1,500 kcal without medical supervision.
How age changes it
Each extra decade lowers resting burn by about 50 calories in the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, all else equal. Muscle matters more: strength training and enough protein help keep your burn up as you age.
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Common questions
How many calories should a 24-year-old man eat?
About 2,129 to 2,750 a day at 175 lb, depending on activity, to maintain weight. Your weight and height shift it; see the table.
How many calories should a 24-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,939 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.