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Protein Intake Calculator
Estimate daily protein target from body weight and grams per kilogram.
Formula
Protein target
Protein needs vary by health status, training, age, and clinical conditions.
Daily protein = body weight kg x grams per kg
70 kg at 1.6 g/kg gives 112 g protein per day.
FAQs
What grams per kilogram should I use?+
General fitness targets often range from about 1.2 to 2.2 g/kg, depending on goals and context.
Is this medical advice?+
No. Discuss special nutrition needs with a qualified professional.
How does the Protein Intake Calculator calculate the result?+
It uses the Protein target: Daily protein = body weight kg x grams per kg. 70 kg at 1.6 g/kg gives 112 g protein per day.
What information do I need to use the Protein Intake Calculator?+
Estimate daily protein target from body weight and grams per kilogram.
How accurate is the Protein Intake Calculator?+
Protein Intake Calculator applies the formula and assumptions shown on this page. Results may be rounded for readability, so verify changing rates, thresholds, medical guidance, or legal rules with the cited source or a qualified professional.
What should I check before using the Protein Intake Calculator result?+
Check that the units, dates, rates, and assumptions match your situation. Change one input at a time to understand which values have the largest effect on the result.
Health guide
How to use the Protein Intake Calculator
Estimate daily protein target from body weight and grams per kilogram. The page also explains the protein target and shows a practical example: 70 kg at 1.6 g/kg gives 112 g protein per day.
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Enter your details
Enter body weight and grams per kilogram, then complete any other fields shown in the calculator.
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Check the calculation
Review the result alongside the protein target: Daily protein = body weight kg x grams per kg.
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Compare scenarios
Change one or more inputs to see how they affect the protein Intake Calculator result before you use the estimate.
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