BMR
2,579kcal
at rest
Sedentary
3,094kcal
×1.2
Lightly active
3,546kcal
×1.375
Moderately active
3,997kcal
×1.55
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 167.8 kg + 6.25 × 175.3 cm − 5 × 40 + 5 = 2,579 kcal
TDEE = 2,579 × 1.375 = 3,546 kcal/day
TDEE by age and activity
Daily calories burned for a 370 lb man, 5 ft 9 in tall, by age and activity level.
| Age | Sedentary | Lightly active | Moderately active | Very active | Extra active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 20 | 3,214 | 3,683 | 4,152 | 4,621 | 5,089 |
| Age 30 | 3,154 | 3,614 | 4,074 | 4,534 | 4,994 |
| Age 40 | 3,094 | 3,546 | 3,997 | 4,448 | 4,899 |
| Age 50 | 3,034 | 3,477 | 3,919 | 4,362 | 4,804 |
| Age 60 | 2,974 | 3,408 | 3,842 | 4,276 | 4,709 |
| Age 70 | 2,914 | 3,339 | 3,764 | 4,189 | 4,614 |
TDEE by height
Same weight at age 40, different heights.
| Height | Sedentary | Light | Moderate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 4 in | 2,999 | 3,437 | 3,874 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 3,037 | 3,480 | 3,923 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 3,075 | 3,524 | 3,972 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 3,113 | 3,567 | 4,022 |
| 6 ft 0 in | 3,152 | 3,611 | 4,071 |
| 6 ft 2 in | 3,190 | 3,655 | 4,120 |
| 6 ft 4 in | 3,228 | 3,698 | 4,169 |
Calories to lose weight
| Goal | Calories/day | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain | 3,546 | 0 |
| Lose 0.5 lb/week | 3,296 | -250 |
| Lose 1 lb/week | 3,046 | -500 |
| Lose 1.5 lb/week | 2,796 | -750 |
| Lose 2 lb/week | 2,546 | -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 370 lb man burn a day?
About 2,579 calories at rest (BMR) and about 3,546 on a lightly active day, at 5 ft 9 in and age 40. Height, age and activity change it.
How many calories should a 370 lb man eat to lose weight?
About 3,046 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.