🍗 Protein Intake Calculator

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Formula at a glance

Protein Intake formula: Protein (g) = Weight (kg) × Protein per kg
How the protein intake works: Protein (g) = Weight (kg) × Protein per kg

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📘 About the Protein Intake

Protein builds and repairs muscle, supports the immune system and keeps you feeling full. How much you need depends on your body weight and how active you are.

Enter your weight and activity level to see a daily protein target in grams.

🧮 Formula

Daily protein
Protein (g) = Weight (kg) × Protein per kg

Where

  • Protein per kg: 0.8 g sedentary, 1.2 g moderately active, 1.6 g athlete or strength training

✏️ Worked examples

70 kg, moderately active

You enter
Weight70 kg
Activity LevelModerately Active
You get
Daily protein target84 g a day
Per meal (3 meals)28 g
Range for your activity70 – 98 g
Calories from protein336 kcal
Indian RDA (ICMR, 0.83 g/kg)58 g a day

84 g a day; 28 g per meal.

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70 kg, strength training

You enter
Weight70 kg
Activity LevelAthlete / Strength Training
You get
Daily protein target112 g a day
Per meal (3 meals)37 g
Range for your activity98 – 126 g
Calories from protein448 kcal
Indian RDA (ICMR, 0.83 g/kg)58 g a day

112 g a day.

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55 kg, sedentary

You enter
Weight55 kg
Activity LevelSedentary
You get
Daily protein target44 g a day
Per meal (3 meals)15 g
Range for your activity44 – 55 g
Calories from protein176 kcal
Indian RDA (ICMR, 0.83 g/kg)46 g a day

44 g a day.

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🧭 How to use this calculator

What you enter

  • Weight (kg)
  • Activity Level

What you get

  • Daily Protein Target
  • Per Meal (3 meals)

❓ Frequently asked questions

Can I eat too much protein?

Very high intakes may strain the kidneys in people with kidney disease. Most healthy people do well within these ranges.

What are good protein sources?

Dal, paneer, curd, eggs, chicken, fish, soy, nuts and seeds.

Should I spread protein through the day?

Yes. Including protein at each meal helps muscle repair and appetite control.

How much protein do I need per day?

0.8 g per kg of body weight for sedentary adults, 1.2 g/kg if active and 1.6–2.2 g/kg for muscle gain. A 70 kg person needs 56–112 g.

How much protein for weight loss?

About 1.6 g per kg helps keep muscle while you lose fat.