Salt and Sodium Calculator
Labels list sodium in milligrams; kitchens measure salt in grams. Convert them and see how close you are to the daily limit.
Result
Enter the values and press Calculate. Numbers outside the allowed range produce no result.
How is it calculated?
About 40% of sodium chloride is sodium, so the factor is 2.5. 2000 mg of sodium is about 5 g of salt.
Salt (g) = sodium (mg) × 2.5 ÷ 1000
Reference table
| Sodium | Salt |
|---|---|
| 400 mg | 1 g |
| 2000 mg | 5 g |
| 2300 mg | 5,8 g |
How should you read the result?
Kidney, heart and blood-pressure conditions can require a lower personal limit. This tool does not change a prescribed salt restriction.
Frequently asked questions
How much salt per day?
WHO recommends staying under 5 g of salt per day for adults, about 2000 mg of sodium.
Are sodium and salt the same?
No. Salt is sodium plus chloride. One gram of salt has about 400 mg of sodium.
Where does most salt come from?
Bread, cheese, processed meat, instant soup and sauces can carry more salt than the shaker.
Is Himalayan salt lower in sodium?
The difference is negligible. Coloured salts are still mostly sodium chloride.