Health & Fitness Calculators

Protein Intake Calculator

Enter your body weight and activity level to calculate a daily protein intake target.

87g/day

These grams-per-kilogram targets are commonly cited ranges from sports nutrition research, not a single fixed requirement — individual needs vary, and anyone with kidney disease or another condition affecting protein metabolism should follow their doctor's specific guidance instead.

How to use this tool

  1. 1Enter your body weight.
  2. 2Select your activity level.
  3. 3See your daily protein target in grams.

Frequently asked questions

Is more protein always better?+

Not necessarily — these are commonly cited research-based ranges, not a one-size-fits-all requirement, and anyone with a kidney condition should follow their doctor's specific guidance instead.