Macro Calculator

Split your daily calories into protein, carbs and fat

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Macro Calculator — Complete Guide

Macronutrients — protein, carbohydrate and fat — are the three nutrients that supply energy. Your calorie total sets whether you gain or lose weight; the split between them shapes body composition, energy and hunger.

What this calculator does

Give it a daily calorie target and pick a diet plan. It converts the percentages behind that plan into grams of protein, carbohydrate and fat, then shows how many calories each contributes.

The formula

protein g = calories × protein% ÷ 4
carbs g = calories × carbs% ÷ 4
fat g = calories × fat% ÷ 9

Protein and carbohydrate deliver 4 calories per gram; fat delivers 9. Fat is more than twice as energy-dense, which is why fat grams are always the smallest number on the label.

Plan splits used here

PlanProteinCarbsFat
Balanced30%40%30%
Low carb35%25%40%
High protein40%35%25%
Keto25%5%70%

Choosing a split

Use grams per kilogram as a cross-check: if the calculator gives you 120 g of protein at 80 kg, that is 1.5 g/kg — reasonable for maintenance but low for a serious lifter.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I calculate macros from calories?

Multiply your daily calories by each macronutrient's percentage, then divide by its calories per gram: protein and carbs are 4 kcal per gram, fat is 9. On 2,000 calories with 30% protein, that is 600 ÷ 4 = 150 g of protein.

What is a good macro split for weight loss?

A common starting point is 30% protein, 40% carbohydrate and 30% fat. Higher protein helps preserve muscle in a deficit and tends to keep you fuller, which is why many plans push protein to 35-40%.

Do macros matter more than calories?

For weight change, calories dominate. Macros affect body composition, satiety, training performance and how easy the diet is to stick to — which in practice decides whether the calorie target holds.

Last reviewed: October 5, 2026 · How we calculate · Sources: NIH, Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics