BMR
2,397kcal
at rest
Sedentary
2,877kcal
×1.2
Lightly active
3,296kcal
×1.375
Moderately active
3,716kcal
×1.55
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 149.7 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 40 + 5 = 2,397 kcal
TDEE = 2,397 × 1.375 = 3,296 kcal/day
TDEE by age and activity
Daily calories burned for a 330 lb man, 5 ft 9 in tall, by age and activity level.
| Age | Sedentary | Lightly active | Moderately active | Very active | Extra active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 20 | 2,997 | 3,434 | 3,871 | 4,308 | 4,745 |
| Age 30 | 2,937 | 3,365 | 3,793 | 4,221 | 4,650 |
| Age 40 | 2,877 | 3,296 | 3,716 | 4,135 | 4,555 |
| Age 50 | 2,817 | 3,227 | 3,638 | 4,049 | 4,460 |
| Age 60 | 2,757 | 3,159 | 3,561 | 3,963 | 4,365 |
| Age 70 | 2,697 | 3,090 | 3,483 | 3,876 | 4,270 |
TDEE by height
Same weight at age 40, different heights.
| Height | Sedentary | Light | Moderate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 4 in | 2,781 | 3,187 | 3,593 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 2,820 | 3,231 | 3,642 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 2,858 | 3,274 | 3,691 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 2,896 | 3,318 | 3,740 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 2,934 | 3,362 | 3,790 |
| 6 ft 2 in | 2,972 | 3,405 | 3,839 |
| 6 ft 4 in | 3,010 | 3,449 | 3,888 |
Calories to lose weight
| Goal | Calories/day | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain | 3,296 | 0 |
| Lose 0.5 lb/week | 3,046 | -250 |
| Lose 1 lb/week | 2,796 | -500 |
| Lose 1.5 lb/week | 2,546 | -750 |
| Lose 2 lb/week | 2,296 | -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 330 lb man burn a day?
About 2,397 calories at rest (BMR) and about 3,296 on a lightly active day, at 5 ft 9 in and age 40. Height, age and activity change it.
How many calories should a 330 lb man eat to lose weight?
About 2,796 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.