Calorie needs by age and sex
Twelve tables — men and women across six age bands — with weight down the side and activity across the top.
Male, 18–25~2,520 kcal/day at 70 kg, moderately activeMale, 26–35~2,460 kcal/day at 70 kg, moderately activeMale, 36–45~2,380 kcal/day at 70 kg, moderately activeMale, 46–55~2,300 kcal/day at 70 kg, moderately activeMale, 56–65~2,230 kcal/day at 70 kg, moderately activeMale, 65+~2,150 kcal/day at 70 kg, moderately activeFemale, 18–25~2,140 kcal/day at 70 kg, moderately activeFemale, 26–35~2,080 kcal/day at 70 kg, moderately activeFemale, 36–45~2,000 kcal/day at 70 kg, moderately activeFemale, 46–55~1,920 kcal/day at 70 kg, moderately activeFemale, 56–65~1,840 kcal/day at 70 kg, moderately activeFemale, 65+~1,770 kcal/day at 70 kg, moderately active
Mifflin–St Jeor equation with standard activity multipliers. General information only — not medical advice. These calculators use published population formulas; they cannot account for your individual health. Consult a doctor before major diet or exercise changes. See data & method for every formula, and sources for the citation dates.
SOURCE·WHO Asian-Indian BMI cutoffs·REVIEWED JUL 2026
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