Macro calculator
Get your daily protein, carbs and fat in grams. Pick a goal and a style that suits how you like to eat.
Macro calculator examples
Sample people, made up to show how the numbers change. Load one into the calculator to tweak it.
Dev, high protein
Dev, 34, 178 cm (5'10"), 84 kg (185 lb), works out 3-5 days a week, building, high protein
Daily target
3,070 cal
Protein 185 g · Carbs 391 g · Fat 85 g
- Protein
- 185 g (24%)
- Carbs
- 391 g (51%)
- Fat
- 85 g (25%)
- Per meal (3 meals)
- Protein 62 g · Carbs 130 g · Fat 28 g
- High protein: protein is set at 2.2 g per kg, then fat at 25% of calories and carbs fill the rest.
Maya, balanced
Maya, 29, 165 cm (5'5"), 68 kg (150 lb), lightly active, losing, balanced
Daily target
1,430 cal
Protein 109 g · Carbs 142 g · Fat 48 g
- Protein
- 109 g (30%)
- Carbs
- 142 g (40%)
- Fat
- 48 g (30%)
- Per meal (3 meals)
- Protein 36 g · Carbs 47 g · Fat 16 g
- Balanced: protein is set at 1.6 g per kg, then fat at 30% of calories and carbs fill the rest.
Lin, lower carb
Lin, 52, 162 cm (5'4"), 92 kg (203 lb), desk job, losing, lower carb
Daily target
1,320 cal
Protein 128 g · Carbs 66 g · Fat 60 g
- Protein
- 128 g (39%)
- Carbs
- 66 g (20%)
- Fat
- 60 g (41%)
- Per meal (3 meals)
- Protein 43 g · Carbs 22 g · Fat 20 g
- Lower carb: protein is set at 1.8 g per kg, then carbs at 20% of calories and fat fills the rest.
- For a higher BMI we base protein on a reference weight, so the target stays realistic.
How the macro calculator works
Calories come from your maintenance (Mifflin-St Jeor) adjusted for your goal: 500 under to lose, 300 over to build.
Protein is set per kg of body weight: 1.6 g for balanced, 2.2 g for high protein. For a higher BMI we use a reference weight so the number stays realistic.
Fat is 25-30% of calories (or carbs are 20% on lower carb), and the last macro fills what is left. Fat never drops under 20%.
Frequently asked questions
What are macros?
Macros are the three nutrients that carry calories: protein (4 cal per g), carbs (4 cal per g) and fat (9 cal per g).
Which macro split is best for weight loss?
The one you can stick with. Total calories drive weight loss. Higher protein helps you stay full and keep muscle.
How do I hit my macros eating out?
Look for a protein-forward main and adjust sides. Pleit picks takeout orders that match your macros.
Sources
- Mifflin et al. (1990), a new predictive equation for resting energy expenditure
- International Society of Sports Nutrition position stand: protein and exercise (2017)
- Health Canada, reference values for macronutrients
These tools give estimates for healthy adults. They are not medical advice. If you are pregnant, under 18 or managing a health condition, check with your doctor or a registered dietitian.