Sedentary
2,027kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,323kcal
Moderately active
2,618kcal
Very active
2,914kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 41 + 5 = 1,689
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 41-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,728 | 1,980 | 2,232 | 2,483 |
| 140 lb | 1,836 | 2,104 | 2,372 | 2,640 |
| 160 lb | 1,945 | 2,229 | 2,513 | 2,796 |
| 180 lb | 2,054 | 2,354 | 2,653 | 2,953 |
| 200 lb | 2,163 | 2,479 | 2,794 | 3,109 |
| 220 lb | 2,272 | 2,603 | 2,935 | 3,266 |
| 240 lb | 2,381 | 2,728 | 3,075 | 3,422 |
| 260 lb | 2,490 | 2,853 | 3,216 | 3,579 |
Calories to lose weight at 41
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,730 |
| 140 lb | 1,604 | 1,854 |
| 160 lb | 1,729 | 1,979 |
| 180 lb | 1,854 | 2,104 |
| 200 lb | 1,979 | 2,229 |
| 220 lb | 2,103 | 2,353 |
| 240 lb | 2,228 | 2,478 |
| 260 lb | 2,353 | 2,603 |
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 41-year-old man eat?
About 2,027 to 2,618 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 41-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,823 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.