How much calcium should female consume every day?

How much calcium should female consume every day?

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Recommended dietary allowance (RDA) for calcium as published by National Academy of Sciences

for normal Women
Age 9 to 18 years: 1300 mg
Age 19 - 50 years: 1000 mg
Over Age 51 years: 1200 mg

Pregnancy
Under Age 19: 1300 mg
Age 19 and Over: 1000 mg

Lactating
Under Age 19: 1300 mg
Age 19 and Over: 1000 mg