Sedentary
1,638kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,877kcal
Moderately active
2,116kcal
Very active
2,355kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 25 − 161 = 1,365
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 25-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,529 | 1,752 | 1,975 | 2,198 |
| 140 lb | 1,638 | 1,877 | 2,116 | 2,355 |
| 160 lb | 1,747 | 2,002 | 2,256 | 2,511 |
| 180 lb | 1,856 | 2,126 | 2,397 | 2,668 |
| 200 lb | 1,965 | 2,251 | 2,538 | 2,824 |
| 220 lb | 2,073 | 2,376 | 2,678 | 2,981 |
| 240 lb | 2,182 | 2,501 | 2,819 | 3,137 |
| 260 lb | 2,291 | 2,625 | 2,959 | 3,294 |
Calories to lose weight at 25
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,252 | 1,502 |
| 140 lb | 1,377 | 1,627 |
| 160 lb | 1,502 | 1,752 |
| 180 lb | 1,626 | 1,876 |
| 200 lb | 1,751 | 2,001 |
| 220 lb | 1,876 | 2,126 |
| 240 lb | 2,001 | 2,251 |
| 260 lb | 2,125 | 2,375 |
Lightly active. Never below 1,200 kcal without medical supervision.
How age changes it
Each extra decade lowers resting burn by about 50 calories in the Mifflin-St Jeor equation, all else equal. Muscle matters more: strength training and enough protein help keep your burn up as you age.
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Common questions
How many calories should a 25-year-old woman eat?
About 1,638 to 2,116 a day at 140 lb, depending on activity, to maintain weight. Your weight and height shift it; see the table.
How many calories should a 25-year-old woman eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,377 a day at 140 lb if lightly active.