Sedentary
1,925kcal
175 lb, 5 ft 9 in
Lightly active
2,206kcal
Moderately active
2,486kcal
Very active
2,767kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 79.4 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 58 + 5 = 1,604
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 58-year-old man, 5 ft 9 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,626 | 1,863 | 2,100 | 2,337 |
| 140 lb | 1,734 | 1,987 | 2,240 | 2,493 |
| 160 lb | 1,843 | 2,112 | 2,381 | 2,650 |
| 180 lb | 1,952 | 2,237 | 2,522 | 2,806 |
| 200 lb | 2,061 | 2,362 | 2,662 | 2,963 |
| 220 lb | 2,170 | 2,486 | 2,803 | 3,119 |
| 240 lb | 2,279 | 2,611 | 2,943 | 3,276 |
| 260 lb | 2,388 | 2,736 | 3,084 | 3,432 |
Calories to lose weight at 58
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,500 | 1,613 |
| 140 lb | 1,500 | 1,737 |
| 160 lb | 1,612 | 1,862 |
| 180 lb | 1,737 | 1,987 |
| 200 lb | 1,862 | 2,112 |
| 220 lb | 1,986 | 2,236 |
| 240 lb | 2,111 | 2,361 |
| 260 lb | 2,236 | 2,486 |
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 58-year-old man eat?
About 1,925 to 2,486 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 58-year-old man eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,706 a day at 175 lb if lightly active.