BMR
1,335kcal
at rest
Sedentary
1,602kcal
×1.2
Lightly active
1,836kcal
×1.375
Moderately active
2,070kcal
×1.55
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 68.0 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 40 − 161 = 1,335 kcal
TDEE = 1,335 × 1.375 = 1,836 kcal/day
TDEE by age and activity
Daily calories burned for a 150 lb woman, 5 ft 4 in tall, by age and activity level.
| Age | Sedentary | Lightly active | Moderately active | Very active | Extra active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 20 | 1,722 | 1,974 | 2,225 | 2,476 | 2,727 |
| Age 30 | 1,662 | 1,905 | 2,147 | 2,390 | 2,632 |
| Age 40 | 1,602 | 1,836 | 2,070 | 2,304 | 2,537 |
| Age 50 | 1,542 | 1,767 | 1,992 | 2,217 | 2,442 |
| Age 60 | 1,482 | 1,699 | 1,915 | 2,131 | 2,347 |
| Age 70 | 1,422 | 1,630 | 1,837 | 2,045 | 2,252 |
TDEE by height
Same weight at age 40, different heights.
| Height | Sedentary | Light | Moderate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 0 in | 1,526 | 1,749 | 1,971 |
| 5 ft 2 in | 1,564 | 1,793 | 2,021 |
| 5 ft 4 in | 1,602 | 1,836 | 2,070 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 1,641 | 1,880 | 2,119 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 1,679 | 1,923 | 2,168 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 1,717 | 1,967 | 2,217 |
Calories to lose weight
| Goal | Calories/day | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain | 1,836 | 0 |
| Lose 0.5 lb/week | 1,586 | -250 |
| Lose 1 lb/week | 1,336 | -500 |
| Lose 1.5 lb/week | 1,200 * | -750 |
| Lose 2 lb/week | 1,200 * | -1,000 |
Lightly active, age 40, 5 ft 4 in. * Raised to 1,200 kcal, a common minimum without medical supervision.
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Common questions
How many calories does a 150 lb woman burn a day?
About 1,335 calories at rest (BMR) and about 1,836 on a lightly active day, at 5 ft 4 in and age 40. Height, age and activity change it.
How many calories should a 150 lb woman eat to lose weight?
About 1,336 a day for roughly 1 lb a week, if lightly active (a 500-calorie deficit).
Is this exact?
No. Formulas estimate averages within roughly 10% for most people. Track your weight for 2 to 3 weeks and adjust.