BMR
2,488kcal
at rest
Sedentary
2,986kcal
×1.2
Lightly active
3,421kcal
×1.375
Moderately active
3,856kcal
×1.55
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 158.8 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 40 + 5 = 2,488 kcal
TDEE = 2,488 × 1.375 = 3,421 kcal/day
TDEE by age and activity
Daily calories burned for a 350 lb man, 5 ft 9 in tall, by age and activity level.
| Age | Sedentary | Lightly active | Moderately active | Very active | Extra active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 20 | 3,106 | 3,558 | 4,011 | 4,464 | 4,917 |
| Age 30 | 3,046 | 3,490 | 3,934 | 4,378 | 4,822 |
| Age 40 | 2,986 | 3,421 | 3,856 | 4,292 | 4,727 |
| Age 50 | 2,926 | 3,352 | 3,779 | 4,205 | 4,632 |
| Age 60 | 2,866 | 3,283 | 3,701 | 4,119 | 4,537 |
| Age 70 | 2,806 | 3,215 | 3,624 | 4,033 | 4,442 |
TDEE by height
Same weight at age 40, different heights.
| Height | Sedentary | Light | Moderate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 4 in | 2,890 | 3,312 | 3,733 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 2,928 | 3,355 | 3,783 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 2,966 | 3,399 | 3,832 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 3,005 | 3,443 | 3,881 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 3,043 | 3,486 | 3,930 |
| 6 ft 2 in | 3,081 | 3,530 | 3,979 |
| 6 ft 4 in | 3,119 | 3,574 | 4,029 |
Calories to lose weight
| Goal | Calories/day | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain | 3,421 | 0 |
| Lose 0.5 lb/week | 3,171 | -250 |
| Lose 1 lb/week | 2,921 | -500 |
| Lose 1.5 lb/week | 2,671 | -750 |
| Lose 2 lb/week | 2,421 | -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 350 lb man burn a day?
About 2,488 calories at rest (BMR) and about 3,421 on a lightly active day, at 5 ft 9 in and age 40. Height, age and activity change it.
How many calories should a 350 lb man eat to lose weight?
About 2,921 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.