BMR
1,381kcal
at rest
Sedentary
1,657kcal
×1.2
Lightly active
1,899kcal
×1.375
Moderately active
2,140kcal
×1.55
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 72.6 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 40 − 161 = 1,381 kcal
TDEE = 1,381 × 1.375 = 1,899 kcal/day
TDEE by age and activity
Daily calories burned for a 160 lb woman, 5 ft 4 in tall, by age and activity level.
| Age | Sedentary | Lightly active | Moderately active | Very active | Extra active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 20 | 1,777 | 2,036 | 2,295 | 2,554 | 2,813 |
| Age 30 | 1,717 | 1,967 | 2,218 | 2,468 | 2,718 |
| Age 40 | 1,657 | 1,899 | 2,140 | 2,382 | 2,623 |
| Age 50 | 1,597 | 1,830 | 2,063 | 2,296 | 2,528 |
| Age 60 | 1,537 | 1,761 | 1,985 | 2,209 | 2,433 |
| Age 70 | 1,477 | 1,692 | 1,908 | 2,123 | 2,338 |
TDEE by height
Same weight at age 40, different heights.
| Height | Sedentary | Light | Moderate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 0 in | 1,581 | 1,811 | 2,042 |
| 5 ft 2 in | 1,619 | 1,855 | 2,091 |
| 5 ft 4 in | 1,657 | 1,899 | 2,140 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 1,695 | 1,942 | 2,189 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 1,733 | 1,986 | 2,239 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 1,771 | 2,029 | 2,288 |
Calories to lose weight
| Goal | Calories/day | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain | 1,899 | 0 |
| Lose 0.5 lb/week | 1,649 | -250 |
| Lose 1 lb/week | 1,399 | -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 160 lb woman burn a day?
About 1,381 calories at rest (BMR) and about 1,899 on a lightly active day, at 5 ft 4 in and age 40. Height, age and activity change it.
How many calories should a 160 lb woman eat to lose weight?
About 1,399 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.