Sedentary
2,123kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,433kcal
Moderately active
2,742kcal
Very active
3,052kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 25 + 5 = 1,769
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 25-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,824 | 2,090 | 2,356 | 2,621 |
| 140 lb | 1,932 | 2,214 | 2,496 | 2,778 |
| 160 lb | 2,041 | 2,339 | 2,637 | 2,934 |
| 180 lb | 2,150 | 2,464 | 2,777 | 3,091 |
| 200 lb | 2,259 | 2,589 | 2,918 | 3,247 |
| 220 lb | 2,368 | 2,713 | 3,059 | 3,404 |
| 240 lb | 2,477 | 2,838 | 3,199 | 3,560 |
| 260 lb | 2,586 | 2,963 | 3,340 | 3,717 |
Calories to lose weight at 25
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,590 | 1,840 |
| 140 lb | 1,714 | 1,964 |
| 160 lb | 1,839 | 2,089 |
| 180 lb | 1,964 | 2,214 |
| 200 lb | 2,089 | 2,339 |
| 220 lb | 2,213 | 2,463 |
| 240 lb | 2,338 | 2,588 |
| 260 lb | 2,463 | 2,713 |
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 25-year-old man eat?
About 2,123 to 2,742 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 25-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,933 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.