Protein targets are usually more useful as ranges than single exact numbers. This chart gives quick body-weight anchors before using the calculator for a more specific estimate.
Body weight
Lower target
Higher target
50 kg
80 g
110 g
60 kg
96 g
132 g
70 kg
112 g
154 g
80 kg
128 g
176 g
90 kg
144 g
198 g
100 kg
160 g
220 g
50 kg
110 g
60 kg
132 g
70 kg
154 g
80 kg
176 g
90 kg
198 g
100 kg
220 g
Use this chart as a reference, not a final decision. The linked calculators and guides give more context.
Use the chart for a quick reference. Use the calculator when your inputs matter and you need a more specific estimate.
Are the numbers exact?
No. The chart gives practical examples or broad ranges. It should not be treated as personalised advice.
How to use this resource properly
Protein Intake By Body Weight Chart is best used after you have run the related calculator. The PDF or chart is there to make the result easier to save, print, compare or revisit later; it should not replace the calculator when the inputs change.
For protein-by-weight planning, the main inputs to keep visible are body weight, goal, training load and meal structure. Write those beside the number so you know why the result changed next time you review it.
Use it for
Do not use it for
Recording a baseline result and the assumptions behind it.
Making a high-stakes decision from one rough estimate.
Comparing a few realistic scenarios side by side.
Replacing professional advice where health, tax, legal or financial consequences matter.
Keeping a printable reminder next to the calculator workflow.
Ignoring new inputs after your situation changes.
Example workflow
Start by opening the Protein Calculator and entering the current scenario. Save the calculator result, then use this resource to record the number, the date and the reason you calculated it.
Run the calculator with honest current inputs.
Write down the result and the weakest assumption.
Check one alternative scenario, not ten random ones.
Use the printable page or chart to review the result later.
When to update the number
Update the worksheet or chart entry when the main input changes. For nutrition and health resources, that might mean body weight, measurements, training load, sleep or food intake. For finance resources, that might mean cost, price, GST treatment, contribution amount, rate or time frame.
The mistake is recalculating constantly without changing the decision. Use this page to keep the thinking organised: calculator first, printable reference second, review after real evidence.