Nutrition

Macro Calculator

Macros are the protein, carbohydrate, and fat that make up your calories. Pick your goal and enter your details to split your daily calories into gram targets for each macronutrient.

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Sex

Used because the formula differs for men and women.

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cm
yrs
Daily calories (Maintain)2,295 kcal/day
2,295kcal/day
  • Protein130 g · 23%
  • Carbs298 g · 52%
  • Fat65 g · 25%
Protein
130 g · 518 kcal
Carbs
298 g · 1,193 kcal
Fat
65 g · 583 kcal

Protein set at 1.8 g/kg and fat at 0.9 g/kg of body weight; the rest of your calories go to carbs (protein & carbs = 4 kcal/g, fat = 9 kcal/g).

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This is an educational estimate, not medical advice. Consult a qualified professional.

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How your macros are set

The calculator starts from your TDEE (BMR × activity), adjusts it for your goal, then divides the calories among the three macronutrients. Protein and carbohydrate each provide 4 calories per gram, while fat provides 9.

Protein is set first, based on body weight, because it protects muscle and keeps you full — between 1.6 and 2.2 g per kg depending on your goal. Fat is set next at 0.8–1.0 g per kg to support hormones and absorb vitamins. Whatever calories remain are assigned to carbohydrate, your main fuel for training.

Choosing your goal

Your goal shifts both your calories and your protein target:

  • Cut (fat loss): about 500 calories below maintenance, with higher protein (2.2 g/kg) to preserve muscle.
  • Maintain: calories at maintenance, with moderate protein (1.8 g/kg).
  • Bulk (muscle gain): a modest surplus, with protein around 1.6 g/kg and more carbs for training.

Hitting your numbers

You do not need to hit your macros perfectly every day — getting within 5–10 grams of each target, most days, is more than enough for results. Protein is the macro worth prioritising; carbs and fat can flex around your preferences and how you train.

Spread protein across three or four meals for best muscle support, and build meals around whole foods. A food-tracking app makes hitting these targets far easier, especially in the first few weeks while you learn the macro content of your usual meals.

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Frequently asked questions

What are macros?

Macros (macronutrients) are protein, carbohydrate, and fat — the three nutrients that supply calories. Protein and carbs give 4 calories per gram; fat gives 9. Balancing them supports your energy, muscle, and health.

How much protein should I eat?

For active people and those changing body composition, 1.6–2.2 g of protein per kg of body weight per day is well supported by research. Higher amounts help most when cutting calories.

Do macros matter more than calories?

Calories determine whether you gain or lose weight; macros shape body composition, performance, and how full you feel. Both matter, but total calories come first for weight change.

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Sources & references

  1. Mifflin MD, St Jeor ST, Hill LA, Scott BJ, Daugherty SA, Koh YO. "A new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure in healthy individuals." Am J Clin Nutr. 1990;51(2):241–247.
  2. Jäger R, Kerksick CM, Campbell BI, et al. "International Society of Sports Nutrition Position Stand: protein and exercise." J Int Soc Sports Nutr. 2017;14:20.