BMR
1,535kcal
at rest
Sedentary
1,842kcal
×1.2
Lightly active
2,111kcal
×1.375
Moderately active
2,380kcal
×1.55
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 40 + 5 = 1,535 kcal
TDEE = 1,535 × 1.375 = 2,111 kcal/day
TDEE by age and activity
Daily calories burned for a 140 lb man, 5 ft 9 in tall, by age and activity level.
| Age | Sedentary | Lightly active | Moderately active | Very active | Extra active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 20 | 1,962 | 2,249 | 2,535 | 2,821 | 3,107 |
| Age 30 | 1,902 | 2,180 | 2,457 | 2,735 | 3,012 |
| Age 40 | 1,842 | 2,111 | 2,380 | 2,649 | 2,917 |
| Age 50 | 1,782 | 2,042 | 2,302 | 2,562 | 2,822 |
| Age 60 | 1,722 | 1,974 | 2,225 | 2,476 | 2,727 |
| Age 70 | 1,662 | 1,905 | 2,147 | 2,390 | 2,632 |
TDEE by height
Same weight at age 40, different heights.
| Height | Sedentary | Light | Moderate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 4 in | 1,747 | 2,002 | 2,257 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 1,785 | 2,046 | 2,306 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 1,823 | 2,089 | 2,355 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 1,862 | 2,133 | 2,404 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 1,900 | 2,177 | 2,454 |
| 6 ft 2 in | 1,938 | 2,220 | 2,503 |
| 6 ft 4 in | 1,976 | 2,264 | 2,552 |
Calories to lose weight
| Goal | Calories/day | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain | 2,111 | 0 |
| Lose 0.5 lb/week | 1,861 | -250 |
| Lose 1 lb/week | 1,611 | -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 140 lb man burn a day?
About 1,535 calories at rest (BMR) and about 2,111 on a lightly active day, at 5 ft 9 in and age 40. Height, age and activity change it.
How many calories should a 140 lb man eat to lose weight?
About 1,611 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.