Dog Food Calculator
Calculate how much food to feed your dog daily based on weight, age, and activity level.
Get recommendations in cups and grams.
Daily Feeding Guide
Resting Energy Requirement (RER):
RER = 70 × (body weight in kg)^0.75
Daily Energy Requirement (DER):
The DER multiplies the RER by an activity factor:
| Life Stage | Factor |
|---|---|
| Puppy (under 4 months) | 3.0 |
| Puppy (4-12 months) | 2.0 |
| Adult (neutered) | 1.6 |
| Adult (intact) | 1.8 |
| Active/working dog | 2.0-5.0 |
| Senior dog | 1.2-1.4 |
| Weight loss | 1.0 |
| Weight gain | 1.2-1.8 |
Converting calories to food: Most dry dog food has about 350-400 calories per cup. Check your specific food’s calorie content on the label.