Calorie needs for a woman: how many calories per day?
An adult woman needs, on average, 1,800 to 2,100 kcal per day, depending on age, weight, height and activity. These are benchmarks: for your personal figure, use the calculator — which shows an honest range.
Calculate my exact needEstimated calorie needs for a woman by activity
These values vary mostly with weight, height, age and muscle mass: at equal activity, a taller or more muscular person burns more. Pregnancy and breastfeeding raise needs (ask a professional).
For a figure tailored to you, the calculator applies the Mifflin-St Jeor equation then your activity level, and returns a range rather than a fake exact number.
Tools: calorie calculator · deficit calculator · count from a photo.
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Frequently asked questions
How many calories per day for a woman?＋
On average 1,800 to 2,100 kcal/day, adjusted for age, weight and activity. Calculate your personal need for more precision.
How many calories for a woman to lose weight?＋
About 300 to 500 kcal below your maintenance. Use the calorie deficit calculator.
By Can Ozmen, founder of Volumeal · Updated July 3, 2026 · Method & sources