Dog Food Calculator
Daily calories and cups for your dog's weight.
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Results
- Daily calories
- 1280 kcal
- Cups per day
- 3.37
- Per meal (twice daily)
- 1.68 cups
- Resting energy requirement
- 711 kcal
- Treat allowance (10% max)
- 128 kcal
Working
- 1RER = 70 × 22^0.75 = 711 kcal
Quick answer
Resting energy requirement is 70 × weight in kg^0.75, multiplied by an activity factor of 1.0–1.8.
RER = 70 × kg^0.75; MER = RER × factor
How to use the Dog Food Calculator
- 1Enter your dog's weight in kilograms.
- 2Choose the life stage and activity level.
- 3Enter calories per cup from the food bag.
Frequently asked questions
Why not just follow the bag?
Bag charts assume active intact adults and commonly overfeed neutered or older dogs by 20–30%.
How do I know if I'm feeding right?
Body condition beats any calculation: you should feel ribs easily and see a waist from above.