What is the TDEE for a 240 lb woman?

The estimated TDEE for a lightly active 240 lb woman of average height and age 35 is approximately 2432 kcal/day. Sedentary would be 2123 kcal and very active would be 3051 kcal.

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Daily Calories for 240 lb Women

Q: How many calories should a 240 lb woman eat to lose weight?

A 240 lb woman who is lightly active should eat approximately 1932 kcal/day to lose about 1 lb per week. This is a 500 kcal deficit from the estimated TDEE of 2432 kcal.

Q: How many calories to maintain weight at 240 lbs?

To maintain weight at 240 lbs, a lightly active woman needs approximately 2432 kcal/day. This varies with activity level — from 2123 kcal (sedentary) to 3051 kcal (very active).

Exact calorie targets for 240 lb womans — weight loss, maintenance and muscle gain.

Calorie Needs: 240 lbs, Age 35

1769

BMR (at rest)

2123

Sedentary TDEE

2432
Lightly active TDEE

2742

Moderately active

1932

Weight loss target

2432

Maintenance

2732

Muscle gain target

How Many Calories Does a 240 lb Woman Need?

Using the Mifflin-St Jeor equation — the gold standard in nutrition science — a 240 lb woman (108.9 kg) of average height burns approximately 1769 kcal/day at rest (BMR). With typical daily activity, total calorie expenditure (TDEE) ranges from 2123 to 3051 kcal/day depending on activity level.

Current BMI at average height (5'4"): 41.2 — 🔴 Obese.

Calorie Targets by Goal

Goal	Daily Calories	Expected Result
🔵 Aggressive weight loss	1682 kcal	~1.5 lbs/week
📉 Weight loss	1932 kcal	~1 lb/week
✅ Maintenance	2432 kcal	Weight stable
💪 Lean bulk	2732 kcal	~0.5–0.75 lbs/week
🏋️ Aggressive bulk	2932 kcal	~1 lb/week

Calorie Needs by Activity Level

Activity Level	Description	Daily Calories
Sedentary	Desk job, minimal movement	2123 kcal
Lightly active	1–3 workouts/week	2432 kcal
Moderately active	3–5 workouts/week	2742 kcal
Very active	Hard training 6–7 days/week	3051 kcal

Macronutrient Breakdown at 2432 kcal (Maintenance)

Macro	% of Calories	Grams/day	Calories
Protein	30%	182 g	728 kcal
Carbohydrates	40%	243 g	972 kcal
Fat	30%	81 g	729 kcal

For weight loss at 1932 kcal/day, increase protein to 35% (169 g) to preserve muscle during the deficit.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many calories should a 240 lb woman eat to lose weight?A lightly active 240 lb woman should eat approximately 1932 kcal/day to lose about 1 lb per week. This represents a 500 kcal deficit from the estimated TDEE of 2432 kcal. Use our TDEE calculator for a personalized number.

How many calories to maintain weight at 240 lbs?For a 240 lb woman, maintenance calories range from 2123 kcal (sedentary) to 3051 kcal (very active). The lightly active estimate of 2432 kcal/day applies to most people with 1–3 workouts per week.

Does calorie need change as weight changes?Yes — your TDEE decreases as you lose weight. Recalculate every 4–6 weeks during a diet. Losing 10 lbs can reduce your TDEE by ~70–100 kcal/day, slowly shrinking your deficit if you don't adjust.

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Sources

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