Free Daily Protein Needs Calculator

Determine how many grams of protein you should consume each day based on your body weight and activity level.

lbs

Daily Protein

136 g

Calories from Protein544 kcal

Daily Protein vs Body Weight

How Daily Protein Needs Are Calculated

Protein requirements depend on your body weight and how physically active you are.

Formula

Daily Protein (g) = Body Weight (lbs) x Activity Factor

Activity LevelFactor Sedentary0.6 g per lb Moderate0.8 g per lb Active / muscle gain1.0 g per lb Intense training1.2 g per lb

Each gram of protein provides 4 calories.

Example Calculation

A moderately active person weighing 170 lbs.

  1. 01Daily protein = 170 x 0.8 = 136 g
  2. 02Calories from protein = 136 x 4 = 544 kcal

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