Sedentary
1,596kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,829kcal
Moderately active
2,062kcal
Very active
2,294kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 32 − 161 = 1,330
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 32-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,487 | 1,704 | 1,921 | 2,138 |
| 140 lb | 1,596 | 1,829 | 2,062 | 2,294 |
| 160 lb | 1,705 | 1,954 | 2,202 | 2,451 |
| 180 lb | 1,814 | 2,078 | 2,343 | 2,607 |
| 200 lb | 1,923 | 2,203 | 2,483 | 2,764 |
| 220 lb | 2,031 | 2,328 | 2,624 | 2,920 |
| 240 lb | 2,140 | 2,452 | 2,765 | 3,077 |
| 260 lb | 2,249 | 2,577 | 2,905 | 3,233 |
Calories to lose weight at 32
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,204 | 1,454 |
| 140 lb | 1,329 | 1,579 |
| 160 lb | 1,454 | 1,704 |
| 180 lb | 1,578 | 1,828 |
| 200 lb | 1,703 | 1,953 |
| 220 lb | 1,828 | 2,078 |
| 240 lb | 1,952 | 2,202 |
| 260 lb | 2,077 | 2,327 |
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 32-year-old woman eat?
About 1,596 to 2,062 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 32-year-old woman eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,329 a day at 140 lb if lightly active.