PROTEIN INTAKE CALCULATOR

Enter your weight and click Calculate to find your daily protein requirement for your age and activity level. Please note, protein requirements are complicated and will vary from person to person based on age, activity level, stages of life and overall health. Whey Protein Institute recommends consulting with your physician or a registered dietitian for an individualized eating plan.

 

Protein Intake Calculator

Enter your weight and click Calculate to find your daily protein requirement for your age and activity level.

Activity Level

Grams of Protein Per Lb. of Body Weight

Enter Your Weight in lbs.

Current RDA for Inactive Adult

0.4

Recreational Adult Exerciser

0.5 – 0.75

Adult Competitive Athlete

0.6 – 0.9

Growing Teenage Athlete

0.8 – 0.9

Adult Building Muscle Mass

0.7 – 0.9

Athlete, Restricting Calories

0.8 – 0.9

Maximum Usable Amount for Adults

0.9