Calculate protein needs per bodyweight.
Protein planning for Protein Per Bodyweight sets a daily protein target from body weight, converts it to calories, and shows what remains for the other macros. Protein needs scale with body weight, so a fixed gram number fails to fit different body sizes.
Protein Per Bodyweight
Protein = weight x grams per kg; calories = protein x 4
These figures are population-average estimates for general planning only and are not medical or dietetic advice. Individual energy and nutrient needs vary widely with body composition, activity, medication and health status. Consult a qualified health professional or registered dietitian before making significant changes to what you eat, and especially if you are pregnant or breastfeeding, are under 18, or have a medical condition or a history of disordered eating.
Protein = weight x grams per kg; calories = protein x 4 Protein planning for Protein Per Bodyweight sets a daily protein target from body weight, converts it to calories, and shows what remains for the other macros.
Protein needs scale with body weight, so a fixed gram number fails to fit different body sizes.
This calculator takes 3 inputs: Body weight, Protein target, Daily calories. The pre-filled defaults are a realistic starting point — replace them with figures from your own environment for a result you can act on.