Dog Food Calculator

Calculate how much to feed your dog based on weight, age, and activity level. Includes daily calorie needs and monthly food costs.

Dog's Weight

lbs

Activity Level

Life Stage

Tab to move between fields

Cups per Day

3.1

Cups per Feeding (2x/day)1.6

Daily Calories Needed1,164 cal

Food/Month23.9 lbs

Monthly Cost$59.85

Yearly Cost$718.00

How to Use This Calculator

Enter Dog, Activity Level, and Low (inactive).
Set Moderate (typical), High (active), and Very High (working dog).
Adjust Life Stage, Puppy (4-12 months) as needed.
Review the Cups per Day result.
Use Cups per Feeding (2x/day) and Daily Calories Needed (cal) to inform your decision.

How the result changes with Calories per Cup of Food

Dog's Weight: Body weight in the selected unit.
Activity Level: Your typical level of physical activity.
Life Stage: Age in years.
Calories per Cup of Food: Check your dog food label. Average kibble: 350-400 cal/cup.

RER = 70 × (Weight in kg)^0.75. Daily Energy = RER × Activity Multiplier × Age Multiplier. Cups/Day = Daily Calories ÷ Calories per Cup.

Identify Input Parameters
4 parameters
Dog's Weight = 50, Activity Level = 1, Life Stage = 1, Calories per Cup of Food = 370 = 5 input(s) provided
Calculate Cups per Day
Cups per Day
3.1 = 3.1
Calculate Cups per Feeding
Cups per Feeding
1.6 = 1.6
Calculate Daily Calories Needed
1164 = 1164