Sedentary
1,991kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,281kcal
Moderately active
2,572kcal
Very active
2,862kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 47 + 5 = 1,659
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 47-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,692 | 1,938 | 2,185 | 2,432 |
| 140 lb | 1,800 | 2,063 | 2,326 | 2,588 |
| 160 lb | 1,909 | 2,188 | 2,466 | 2,745 |
| 180 lb | 2,018 | 2,313 | 2,607 | 2,901 |
| 200 lb | 2,127 | 2,437 | 2,747 | 3,058 |
| 220 lb | 2,236 | 2,562 | 2,888 | 3,214 |
| 240 lb | 2,345 | 2,687 | 3,029 | 3,371 |
| 260 lb | 2,454 | 2,811 | 3,169 | 3,527 |
Calories to lose weight at 47
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,688 |
| 140 lb | 1,563 | 1,813 |
| 160 lb | 1,688 | 1,938 |
| 180 lb | 1,813 | 2,063 |
| 200 lb | 1,937 | 2,187 |
| 220 lb | 2,062 | 2,312 |
| 240 lb | 2,187 | 2,437 |
| 260 lb | 2,311 | 2,561 |
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 47-year-old man eat?
About 1,991 to 2,572 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 47-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,781 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.