Daily Potassium Intake Target Calculator
Recommended potassium intake by body weight.
Enter your values
Choose one of: Male, Female.
Enter the current estimated intake in mg.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Recommended daily target
- 3,400 mg
- Current estimated intake
- 2,200 mg
- Gap to target
- 1,200 mg
- Bananas needed to close gap (~420mg each)
- 3
Quick answer
General adult potassium intake guidance is commonly cited around 3,400 mg/day for men and 2,600 mg/day for women.
target based on sex-specific adequate intake guideline
At a glance
| What it does | Recommended potassium intake by body weight. |
|---|---|
| Category | Health |
| Inputs needed | Sex, Current estimated intake |
| Main output | Recommended daily target |
| Formula | target based on sex-specific adequate intake guideline |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Daily Potassium Intake Target Calculator
- 1Enter your sex to see the general adequate intake guideline, then compare to your current estimated intake.
- 2Potassium-rich foods include bananas, potatoes, beans, and leafy greens.
- 3This is general dietary guidance — people with kidney disease or on certain medications should get personalised potassium advice from a doctor.
Inputs explained
- Sex
- Choose one of: Male, Female.
- Current estimated intake(mg)
- Enter the current estimated intake in mg.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- SexMale
- Current estimated intake2200 mg
Results
- Recommended daily target3,400 mg
- Current estimated intake2,200 mg
- Gap to target1,200 mg
- Bananas needed to close gap (~420mg each)3
Frequently asked questions
Can I get too much potassium from food alone?
It's uncommon in healthy people with normal kidney function, but supplements can more easily cause excess.
Why is potassium important?
It helps regulate fluid balance, nerve signals, muscle contractions and blood pressure.
What do I need to enter into the Daily Potassium Intake Target Calculator?
Just 2 values: sex, current estimated intake. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Daily Potassium Intake Target Calculator work out the answer?
General adult potassium intake guidance is commonly cited around 3,400 mg/day for men and 2,600 mg/day for women. It applies the formula target based on sex-specific adequate intake guideline and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Daily Potassium Intake Target Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.