Sedentary
1,632kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,870kcal
Moderately active
2,108kcal
Very active
2,346kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 26 − 161 = 1,360
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 26-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,523 | 1,745 | 1,967 | 2,190 |
| 140 lb | 1,632 | 1,870 | 2,108 | 2,346 |
| 160 lb | 1,741 | 1,995 | 2,249 | 2,503 |
| 180 lb | 1,850 | 2,120 | 2,389 | 2,659 |
| 200 lb | 1,959 | 2,244 | 2,530 | 2,816 |
| 220 lb | 2,067 | 2,369 | 2,670 | 2,972 |
| 240 lb | 2,176 | 2,494 | 2,811 | 3,128 |
| 260 lb | 2,285 | 2,618 | 2,952 | 3,285 |
Calories to lose weight at 26
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,245 | 1,495 |
| 140 lb | 1,370 | 1,620 |
| 160 lb | 1,495 | 1,745 |
| 180 lb | 1,620 | 1,870 |
| 200 lb | 1,744 | 1,994 |
| 220 lb | 1,869 | 2,119 |
| 240 lb | 1,994 | 2,244 |
| 260 lb | 2,118 | 2,368 |
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 26-year-old woman eat?
About 1,632 to 2,108 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 26-year-old woman eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,370 a day at 140 lb if lightly active.