Sedentary
1,985kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,274kcal
Moderately active
2,564kcal
Very active
2,853kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 48 + 5 = 1,654
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 48-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,686 | 1,931 | 2,177 | 2,423 |
| 140 lb | 1,794 | 2,056 | 2,318 | 2,580 |
| 160 lb | 1,903 | 2,181 | 2,458 | 2,736 |
| 180 lb | 2,012 | 2,306 | 2,599 | 2,893 |
| 200 lb | 2,121 | 2,430 | 2,740 | 3,049 |
| 220 lb | 2,230 | 2,555 | 2,880 | 3,206 |
| 240 lb | 2,339 | 2,680 | 3,021 | 3,362 |
| 260 lb | 2,448 | 2,805 | 3,162 | 3,519 |
Calories to lose weight at 48
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,681 |
| 140 lb | 1,556 | 1,806 |
| 160 lb | 1,681 | 1,931 |
| 180 lb | 1,806 | 2,056 |
| 200 lb | 1,930 | 2,180 |
| 220 lb | 2,055 | 2,305 |
| 240 lb | 2,180 | 2,430 |
| 260 lb | 2,305 | 2,555 |
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 48-year-old man eat?
About 1,985 to 2,564 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 48-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,774 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.