Sedentary
1,961kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,247kcal
Moderately active
2,533kcal
Very active
2,819kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 52 + 5 = 1,634
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 52-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,662 | 1,904 | 2,146 | 2,389 |
| 140 lb | 1,770 | 2,029 | 2,287 | 2,545 |
| 160 lb | 1,879 | 2,153 | 2,427 | 2,702 |
| 180 lb | 1,988 | 2,278 | 2,568 | 2,858 |
| 200 lb | 2,097 | 2,403 | 2,709 | 3,015 |
| 220 lb | 2,206 | 2,528 | 2,849 | 3,171 |
| 240 lb | 2,315 | 2,652 | 2,990 | 3,328 |
| 260 lb | 2,424 | 2,777 | 3,131 | 3,484 |
Calories to lose weight at 52
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,654 |
| 140 lb | 1,529 | 1,779 |
| 160 lb | 1,653 | 1,903 |
| 180 lb | 1,778 | 2,028 |
| 200 lb | 1,903 | 2,153 |
| 220 lb | 2,028 | 2,278 |
| 240 lb | 2,152 | 2,402 |
| 260 lb | 2,277 | 2,527 |
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 52-year-old man eat?
About 1,961 to 2,533 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 52-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,747 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.