Macro Calculator

Split a daily calorie target into protein, carbohydrate and fat grams using a balanced, higher protein or lower carb ratio.

Runs on your device

Result

Results appear here as you type.

What it does

Protein and carbohydrate provide 4 kcal per gram and fat 9 kcal per gram. Choose a ratio and get gram targets for each meal.

How to use it

  1. Enter your daily calories (use the Calorie Calculator if unsure).
  2. Pick a ratio.
  3. Read grams per day and per meal.

Example

The example fills in realistic values and runs the tool. Select Try an example above to see it.

When it helps

  • Meal planning.
  • Strength training nutrition.
  • Tracking in food apps.

Questions

Which ratio is best?

The one you can stick to. Higher protein helps preserve muscle when losing weight.

How many meals?

Choose 1 to 8; totals are the same either way.

More health & fitness tools

See all 10

People also use

Browse all 200 tools