BMR
1,399kcal
at rest
Sedentary
1,679kcal
×1.2
Lightly active
1,924kcal
×1.375
Moderately active
2,169kcal
×1.55
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 49.9 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 40 + 5 = 1,399 kcal
TDEE = 1,399 × 1.375 = 1,924 kcal/day
TDEE by age and activity
Daily calories burned for a 110 lb man, 5 ft 9 in tall, by age and activity level.
| Age | Sedentary | Lightly active | Moderately active | Very active | Extra active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 20 | 1,799 | 2,062 | 2,324 | 2,586 | 2,849 |
| Age 30 | 1,739 | 1,993 | 2,246 | 2,500 | 2,754 |
| Age 40 | 1,679 | 1,924 | 2,169 | 2,414 | 2,659 |
| Age 50 | 1,619 | 1,855 | 2,091 | 2,328 | 2,564 |
| Age 60 | 1,559 | 1,787 | 2,014 | 2,241 | 2,469 |
| Age 70 | 1,499 | 1,718 | 1,936 | 2,155 | 2,374 |
TDEE by height
Same weight at age 40, different heights.
| Height | Sedentary | Light | Moderate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 4 in | 1,584 | 1,815 | 2,046 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 1,622 | 1,859 | 2,095 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 1,660 | 1,902 | 2,144 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 1,698 | 1,946 | 2,194 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 1,736 | 1,990 | 2,243 |
| 6 ft 2 in | 1,774 | 2,033 | 2,292 |
| 6 ft 4 in | 1,813 | 2,077 | 2,341 |
Calories to lose weight
| Goal | Calories/day | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain | 1,924 | 0 |
| Lose 0.5 lb/week | 1,674 | -250 |
| Lose 1 lb/week | 1,500 * | -500 |
| Lose 1.5 lb/week | 1,500 * | -750 |
| Lose 2 lb/week | 1,500 * | -1,000 |
Lightly active, age 40, 5 ft 9 in. * Raised to 1,500 kcal, a common minimum without medical supervision.
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Common questions
How many calories does a 110 lb man burn a day?
About 1,399 calories at rest (BMR) and about 1,924 on a lightly active day, at 5 ft 9 in and age 40. Height, age and activity change it.
How many calories should a 110 lb man eat to lose weight?
About 1,500 a day for roughly 1 lb a week, if lightly active (a 500-calorie deficit).
Is this exact?
No. Formulas estimate averages within roughly 10% for most people. Track your weight for 2 to 3 weeks and adjust.