Sedentary
2,117kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,426kcal
Moderately active
2,734kcal
Very active
3,043kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 26 + 5 = 1,764
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 26-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,818 | 2,083 | 2,348 | 2,613 |
| 140 lb | 1,926 | 2,207 | 2,488 | 2,769 |
| 160 lb | 2,035 | 2,332 | 2,629 | 2,926 |
| 180 lb | 2,144 | 2,457 | 2,770 | 3,082 |
| 200 lb | 2,253 | 2,582 | 2,910 | 3,239 |
| 220 lb | 2,362 | 2,706 | 3,051 | 3,395 |
| 240 lb | 2,471 | 2,831 | 3,191 | 3,552 |
| 260 lb | 2,580 | 2,956 | 3,332 | 3,708 |
Calories to lose weight at 26
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,583 | 1,833 |
| 140 lb | 1,707 | 1,957 |
| 160 lb | 1,832 | 2,082 |
| 180 lb | 1,957 | 2,207 |
| 200 lb | 2,082 | 2,332 |
| 220 lb | 2,206 | 2,456 |
| 240 lb | 2,331 | 2,581 |
| 260 lb | 2,456 | 2,706 |
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 26-year-old man eat?
About 2,117 to 2,734 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 26-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,926 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.