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Recommended Protein Intake Calculator

Daily protein target based on weight and activity.

Compute daily protein intake from body weight and an activity-adjusted protein factor (sedentary 0.8 g/kg through endurance/strength athletes 1.6–2.2 g/kg).

Priya Venkatesan By Priya Venkatesan
Reviewed by Dr. Helena Ortiz
Published Last reviewed 1 min read

Inputs

kg

Results

Enter values and click Calculate to see results.
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How to use this calculator

  1. Fill in the inputs above using the units you already have.
  2. Values update automatically as you type — no submit button needed.
  3. Hover any result row for the underlying formula and intermediate values.

Formula

Protein = weight (kg) × factor; factor 0.8–2.2 g/kg depending on activity.

In depth

Compute daily protein intake from body weight and an activity-adjusted protein factor (sedentary 0.8 g/kg through endurance/strength athletes 1.6–2.2 g/kg).