What This Calculator Does
This calculator divides a daily protein target by the number of meals or protein-focused feedings you plan to use. It answers a practical question: how many grams should each meal roughly contain?
Formula Used
The result is an even split. You can treat it as an anchor and shift grams between meals when that fits your schedule better.
Worked Example
A 120 g daily target across 3 meals gives 40 g per meal. Across 4 meals, the same daily target gives 30 g per meal.
How To Use It
Use the number to build simple meal templates. For example, if your target is 35-40 g per meal, choose protein portions that consistently land near that range instead of tracking every gram forever.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much protein should I eat per meal?
This depends on your daily target and number of meals. If your daily target is 120 g and you eat 3 protein-focused meals, the even split is 40 g per meal.
Do I need an even protein split?
No. An even split is easy to plan, but appetite, training time, food preferences, and digestion may make an uneven split more practical.
Should I use this before setting daily protein?
Set a realistic daily protein target first, then use this calculator to distribute that target across meals.