Sedentary
1,506kcal
140 lb, 5 ft 4 in
Lightly active
1,726kcal
Moderately active
1,945kcal
Very active
2,165kcal
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 63.5 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 47 − 161 = 1,255
Calories per day by weight and activity
A 47-year-old woman, 5 ft 4 in tall.
| Weight | Sedentary | Light | Moderate | Very active |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,397 | 1,601 | 1,805 | 2,008 |
| 140 lb | 1,506 | 1,726 | 1,945 | 2,165 |
| 160 lb | 1,615 | 1,850 | 2,086 | 2,321 |
| 180 lb | 1,724 | 1,975 | 2,227 | 2,478 |
| 200 lb | 1,833 | 2,100 | 2,367 | 2,634 |
| 220 lb | 1,941 | 2,225 | 2,508 | 2,791 |
| 240 lb | 2,050 | 2,349 | 2,648 | 2,947 |
| 260 lb | 2,159 | 2,474 | 2,789 | 3,104 |
Calories to lose weight at 47
| Weight | Lose 1 lb/week | Lose 0.5 lb/week |
|---|---|---|
| 120 lb | 1,200 | 1,351 |
| 140 lb | 1,226 | 1,476 |
| 160 lb | 1,350 | 1,600 |
| 180 lb | 1,475 | 1,725 |
| 200 lb | 1,600 | 1,850 |
| 220 lb | 1,725 | 1,975 |
| 240 lb | 1,849 | 2,099 |
| 260 lb | 1,974 | 2,224 |
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 47-year-old woman eat?
About 1,506 to 1,945 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 47-year-old woman eat to lose weight?
Roughly 500 fewer than maintenance for about 1 lb a week, for example 1,226 a day at 140 lb if lightly active.