Sedentary
2,081kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,384kcal
Moderately active
2,688kcal
Very active
2,991kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 32 + 5 = 1,734
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 32-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,782 | 2,041 | 2,301 | 2,561 |
| 140 lb | 1,890 | 2,166 | 2,442 | 2,718 |
| 160 lb | 1,999 | 2,291 | 2,582 | 2,874 |
| 180 lb | 2,108 | 2,416 | 2,723 | 3,031 |
| 200 lb | 2,217 | 2,540 | 2,864 | 3,187 |
| 220 lb | 2,326 | 2,665 | 3,004 | 3,344 |
| 240 lb | 2,435 | 2,790 | 3,145 | 3,500 |
| 260 lb | 2,544 | 2,915 | 3,286 | 3,657 |
Calories to lose weight at 32
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,541 | 1,791 |
| 140 lb | 1,666 | 1,916 |
| 160 lb | 1,791 | 2,041 |
| 180 lb | 1,916 | 2,166 |
| 200 lb | 2,040 | 2,290 |
| 220 lb | 2,165 | 2,415 |
| 240 lb | 2,290 | 2,540 |
| 260 lb | 2,415 | 2,665 |
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 32-year-old man eat?
About 2,081 to 2,688 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 32-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,884 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.