Protein Calculator

How much protein do you need per day? Enter your weight and activity to get your daily protein target in grams.

Calculate your protein intake

This protein intake calculator uses a standard grams-per-kilogram target for your activity level. No account, no signup.

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How it works

Daily protein = body weight in kilograms × grams per kilogram for your activity level. For example, a 75 kg moderately active person: 75 × 1.6 = 120 g of protein per day.

Activity levelProtein per kg
Sedentary0.8 g/kg
Light1.2 g/kg
Moderate1.6 g/kg
Active2.0 g/kg
Very active / building muscle2.2 g/kg

Spread your total across meals. At 120 g per day, that is about 40 g per meal across 3 meals.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much protein do I need per day? It depends on body weight and activity. A sedentary adult needs about 0.8 grams per kilogram, while an active person training regularly needs about 1.6 to 2.2 grams per kilogram.

Is a protein intake calculator the same as a protein calculator? Yes. Both estimate the same thing: how many grams of protein to eat per day, usually from body weight and activity.

Is this medical advice? No. This is general information only. Talk to a doctor or registered dietitian before changing your diet, especially if you have kidney disease or any health condition.

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