Wellness estimates

Protein Calculator

Calculate your recommended daily protein intake in grams based on your weight, activity, and fitness goal. Use this Health estimates tool to enter your numbers, review the result, and understand the key assumptions before making the next decision.

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The result depends on the numbers you enter and the assumptions shown below.

Protein needs range from 0.36 g/lb (sedentary) to 1.2 g/lb (athletic training). Higher intakes support muscle building and recovery. The DRI minimum is 0.8 g/kg; athletes often aim for 1.6–2.2 g/kg.

Review the inputs carefully and treat the output as an estimate. For decisions involving money, taxes, health, law, or security, compare the result with trusted professional guidance when needed.

Frequently asked questions

Can I eat too much protein?

Very high protein intakes (>3 g/kg) are unlikely to cause harm in healthy adults, but offer little additional benefit over ~1.6–2.2 g/kg for muscle synthesis.