TDEE by age and activity
Daily calories burned for a 210 lb woman, 5 ft 4 in tall, by age and activity level.
| Age | Sedentary | Lightly active | Moderately active | Very active | Extra active |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Age 20 | 2,049 | 2,348 | 2,647 | 2,946 | 3,244 |
| Age 30 | 1,989 | 2,279 | 2,569 | 2,859 | 3,149 |
| Age 40 | 1,929 | 2,210 | 2,492 | 2,773 | 3,054 |
| Age 50 | 1,869 | 2,142 | 2,414 | 2,687 | 2,959 |
| Age 60 | 1,809 | 2,073 | 2,337 | 2,601 | 2,864 |
| Age 70 | 1,749 | 2,004 | 2,259 | 2,514 | 2,769 |
TDEE by height
Same weight at age 40, different heights.
| Height | Sedentary | Light | Moderate |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 0 in | 1,853 | 2,123 | 2,393 |
| 5 ft 2 in | 1,891 | 2,167 | 2,442 |
| 5 ft 4 in | 1,929 | 2,210 | 2,492 |
| 5 ft 6 in | 1,967 | 2,254 | 2,541 |
| 5 ft 8 in | 2,005 | 2,298 | 2,590 |
| 5 ft 10 in | 2,043 | 2,341 | 2,639 |
Calories to lose weight
| Goal | Calories/day | Change |
|---|---|---|
| Maintain | 2,210 | 0 |
| Lose 0.5 lb/week | 1,960 | -250 |
| Lose 1 lb/week | 1,710 | -500 |
| Lose 1.5 lb/week | 1,460 | -750 |
| Lose 2 lb/week | 1,210 | -1,000 |
Lightly active, age 40, 5 ft 4 in. * Raised to 1,200 kcal, a common minimum without medical supervision.
How to use it
- Enter your numbers. Switch between US and metric units at any time.
- Results update as you type, and the formula is shown so you can check it.
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These are estimates, not a diagnosis. A clinician can account for your health history and medicines.
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Common questions
How many calories does a 210 lb woman burn a day?
About 1,608 calories at rest (BMR) and about 2,210 on a lightly active day, at 5 ft 4 in and age 40. Height, age and activity change it.
How many calories should a 210 lb woman eat to lose weight?
About 1,710 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.