This calculator estimates a daily protein target by multiplying body weight by a selected grams-per-kilogram factor. Presets cover general maintenance, regular training, and higher-target planning, while a custom option allows another factor.
The output also divides the daily amount across meals. It is a planning aid rather than a medical recommendation, especially for people with kidney disease, pregnancy, or other conditions affecting nutrition needs.
Use kilograms.
Select a preset that matches your planning purpose.
The custom field is used only when Custom is selected.
Choose how many eating occasions will share the target.
Use the daily target as the main planning number.
Adjust with professional guidance when health conditions or specialized athletic goals apply.
Daily protein (g) = body weight (kg) × protein factor (g/kg)
Protein per meal = daily protein ÷ meals
Protein calories = daily protein × 4 kcal/g
The main result is the daily protein grams produced by the selected body-weight factor.
A grams-per-kilogram factor is a planning convention. Total energy intake, protein quality, meal pattern, training, age, and health can influence an appropriate target.
Given: 75 kg, 1.6 g/kg, and 4 meals.
Calculation: Daily protein = 75 × 1.6 = 120 g. Protein per meal = 120 ÷ 4 = 30 g. Protein calories = 120 × 4 = 480 kcal.
Result: 120 g protein per day, averaging 30 g per meal.
It expresses protein relative to body weight. A factor of 1.6 g/kg gives 1.6 grams of protein for each kilogram of body weight.
Current weight is the straightforward input. In some situations, a clinician or dietitian may use adjusted, ideal, or goal weight instead.
No. Equal division is only a planning reference. The daily total and practical meal pattern may matter more than exact equality.
Sources differ in amino-acid profile, digestibility, food quality, cost, and dietary fit. The calculator counts grams and does not score source quality.
People with kidney disease or other conditions affecting protein handling should seek individualized medical nutrition advice before making major changes.