What is the TDEE for a 240 lb man?

The estimated TDEE for a lightly active 240 lb man of average height and age 35 is approximately 2770 kcal/day. Sedentary would be 2417 kcal and very active would be 3475 kcal.

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Daily Calories for 240 lb Men

Q: How many calories should a 240 lb man eat to lose weight?

A 240 lb man who is lightly active should eat approximately 2270 kcal/day to lose about 1 lb per week. This is a 500 kcal deficit from the estimated TDEE of 2770 kcal.

Q: How many calories to maintain weight at 240 lbs?

To maintain weight at 240 lbs, a lightly active man needs approximately 2770 kcal/day. This varies with activity level — from 2417 kcal (sedentary) to 3475 kcal (very active).

Exact calorie targets for 240 lb mans — weight loss, maintenance and muscle gain.

Calorie Needs: 240 lbs, Age 35

2014

BMR (at rest)

2417

Sedentary TDEE

2770
Lightly active TDEE

3122

Moderately active

2270

Weight loss target

2770

Maintenance

3070

Muscle gain target

How Many Calories Does a 240 lb Man Need?

Using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation — the gold standard in nutrition science — a 240 lb man (108.9 kg) of average height burns approximately 2014 kcal/day at rest (BMR). With typical daily activity, total calorie expenditure (TDEE) ranges from 2417 to 3475 kcal/day depending on activity level.

Current BMI at average height (6'9"): 35.4 — 🔴 Obese.

Calorie Targets by Goal

Goal	Daily Calories	Expected Result
🔵 Aggressive weight loss	2020 kcal	~1.5 lbs/week
📉 Weight loss	2270 kcal	~1 lb/week
✅ Maintenance	2770 kcal	Weight stable
💪 Lean bulk	3070 kcal	~0.5–0.75 lbs/week
🏋️ Aggressive bulk	3270 kcal	~1 lb/week

Calorie Needs by Activity Level

Activity Level	Description	Daily Calories
Sedentary	Desk job, minimal movement	2417 kcal
Lightly active	1–3 workouts/week	2770 kcal
Moderately active	3–5 workouts/week	3122 kcal
Very active	Hard training 6–7 days/week	3475 kcal

Macronutrient Breakdown at 2770 kcal (Maintenance)

Macro	% of Calories	Grams/day	Calories
Protein	30%	208 g	832 kcal
Carbohydrates	40%	277 g	1108 kcal
Fat	30%	92 g	828 kcal

For weight loss at 2270 kcal/day, increase protein to 35% (199 g) to preserve muscle during the deficit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories should a 240 lb man eat to lose weight?A lightly active 240 lb man should eat approximately 2270 kcal/day to lose about 1 lb per week. This represents a 500 kcal deficit from the estimated TDEE of 2770 kcal. Use our TDEE calculator for a personalized number.

How many calories to maintain weight at 240 lbs?For a 240 lb man, maintenance calories range from 2417 kcal (sedentary) to 3475 kcal (very active). The lightly active estimate of 2770 kcal/day applies to most people with 1–3 workouts per week.

Does calorie need change as weight changes?Yes — your TDEE decreases as you lose weight. Recalculate every 4–6 weeks during a diet. Losing 10 lbs can reduce your TDEE by ~70–100 kcal/day, slowly shrinking your deficit if you don't adjust.

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Sources

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