BMR
1,562kcal
at rest
Sedentary
1,875kcal
×1.2
Lightly active
2,148kcal
×1.375
Moderately active
2,421kcal
×1.55
Show the math
BMR = 10 × 90.7 kg + 6.25 × 162.6 cm − 5 × 40 − 161 = 1,562 kcal
TDEE = 1,562 × 1.375 = 2,148 kcal/day
TDEE by age and activity
Daily calories burned for a 200 lb woman, 5 ft 4 in tall, by age and activity level.
| Age | Sedentary | Lightly active | Moderately active | Very active | Extra active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 20 | 1,995 | 2,286 | 2,576 | 2,867 | 3,158 |
| Age 30 | 1,935 | 2,217 | 2,499 | 2,781 | 3,063 |
| Age 40 | 1,875 | 2,148 | 2,421 | 2,695 | 2,968 |
| Age 50 | 1,815 | 2,079 | 2,344 | 2,609 | 2,873 |
| Age 60 | 1,755 | 2,011 | 2,266 | 2,522 | 2,778 |
| Age 70 | 1,695 | 1,942 | 2,189 | 2,436 | 2,683 |
TDEE by height
Same weight at age 40, different heights.
| Height | Sedentary | Light | Moderate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 0 in | 1,798 | 2,061 | 2,323 |
| 5 ft 2 in | 1,837 | 2,104 | 2,372 |
| 5 ft 4 in | 1,875 | 2,148 | 2,421 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 1,913 | 2,192 | 2,471 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 1,951 | 2,235 | 2,520 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 1,989 | 2,279 | 2,569 |
Calories to lose weight
| Goal | Calories/day | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain | 2,148 | 0 |
| Lose 0.5 lb/week | 1,898 | -250 |
| Lose 1 lb/week | 1,648 | -500 |
| Lose 1.5 lb/week | 1,398 | -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 200 lb woman burn a day?
About 1,562 calories at rest (BMR) and about 2,148 on a lightly active day, at 5 ft 4 in and age 40. Height, age and activity change it.
How many calories should a 200 lb woman eat to lose weight?
About 1,648 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.