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How Much Protein Do I Need? Calculate how much protein you need
based on Australian strength training guidelines.

Updated: 20/8/2026

Sex
Goal
Training hard right now?

Yes if you're lifting seriously 3+ times a week. No if you're starting out or training lightly.

170
grams of protein a day

Your target range for building muscle while training hard.

26 to 34g per meal, across 4 to 5 meals
2.4× the standard adult RDI

What 170g looks like on a plate

Roughly how much you'd need from a single food. Mixing sources across the day beats hitting it all from one.

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