Protein Calculator

Estimate a protein starting range.

How it’s calculated

This scales protein to body weight using the active-adult range. The general adult baseline (RDA) is lower.

Target = 1.2 – 1.6 g × body weight(kg) per day. Baseline RDA is 0.8 g/kg; athletes may use up to ~2.0 g/kg.

Source: ISSN Position Stand: protein and exercise; U.S. Dietary Reference Intakes.

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