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Salt calculator

Convert sodium to the corresponding salt amount.

Your result

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Calculation method and formula

Sodium [mg] × 2.5 ÷ 1000

Understand the inputs

Sodium
Unit: mg. Use a measured value or your own assumption.

Assumptions and limitations

Fixed factors are used: protein/carbohydrate 4, fat 9 and alcohol 7 kcal/g. Real foods contain other components; salt is approximated from sodium using 2.5.

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

Worked example

Illustrative values. Replace them with your own inputs for your calculation.

Sodium
800 mg
Example result2 g salt

Common approximation: salt = sodium × 2.5.

Model revision: October 17, 2026 · How CleverCalc works

FAQ

Frequently asked questions

How does Salt calculator work?+

Sodium [mg] × 2.5 ÷ 1000. Fixed factors are used: protein/carbohydrate 4, fat 9 and alcohol 7 kcal/g. Real foods contain other components; salt is approximated from sodium using 2.5.

What assumptions should I consider for this result?+

Fixed factors are used: protein/carbohydrate 4, fat 9 and alcohol 7 kcal/g. Real foods contain other components; salt is approximated from sodium using 2.5. The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.

How accurate is the result?+

The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation. Health values are general information, not a diagnosis or personal treatment recommendation.

Is this calculator free?+

Yes. Calculations and PDF export work without an account or registration.

What happens to my inputs?+

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