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🥩 Daily Protein Needs Calculator

Determine your daily protein intake

📌 General Guidelines

  • Sedentary adult: 0.8 g/kg
  • Moderately active: 1.2-1.6 g/kg
  • Muscle building: 1.6-2.2 g/kg

Daily Protein Needs Calculator

This calculator estimates how much protein your body needs each day based on your weight, your activity level, and your goal, whether that is building muscle, losing fat, or simply staying healthy. Protein supports muscle repair, helps you feel full, and is a building block for many tissues and enzymes, so getting the right amount matters for almost everyone.

People who train regularly, follow a weight-loss plan, or are recovering from exercise generally need more protein than those who are mostly sedentary. The tool reflects these differences so the figure it gives you is tailored rather than a one-size-fits-all number.

Using your result

Enter your weight, choose how active you are, and select your goal to see an estimated daily protein target. Spreading that total across your meals, rather than eating it all at once, helps your body use it more effectively. Good sources include eggs, dairy, chicken, fish, legumes, and lentils, so both meat-eaters and vegetarians can meet their needs. Treat the result as general guidance; if you have a medical condition, kidney concerns, or specific athletic goals, speak with a doctor or registered dietitian before making big changes to your diet.