This calculator helps you determine the protein content in dog food based on the total nitrogen content and the conversion factor for protein.
Learn how to use the Protein Content Calculator for Dog Food calculator and its working principles
The calculator uses the following formula to determine the protein content:
Protein Content (%) = Total Nitrogen Content (%) × Conversion Factor
This formula is based on the fact that protein is approximately 16% nitrogen by weight. The conversion factor of 6.25 is used to convert the nitrogen content to protein content.
If a dog food has a total nitrogen content of 12%, the protein content would be calculated as follows:
Protein Content = 12% × 6.25 = 75%
This means the dog food contains 75% protein.