Free Sodium Limit Calculator
Calculate your recommended sodium limit and see how your current intake compares to health guidelines.
years
mg
Recommended Limit
2,300 mg/day
Amount Over Limit1,100 mg
Equivalent Salt1.5 tsp
Recommended Limit vs Age
Sodium Intake Guidelines
The Dietary Guidelines for Americans recommend no more than 2,300 mg of sodium per day for adults. The average American consumes about 3,400 mg.
Sodium Limits by Age
One teaspoon of table salt contains about 2,300 mg of sodium.
Example Calculation
A 35-year-old consuming 3,400 mg of sodium daily.
- 01Recommended limit (age 14+) = 2,300 mg
- 02Over limit = 3,400 - 2,300 = 1,100 mg
- 03Salt equivalent = 3,400 / 2,300 = 1.5 tsp
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