Carb Target Calculator
Daily carbohydrate target from calories and macros.
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Results
- Carb target
- 233 g
- Carb calories
- 930 kcal
- Carb % of total
- 42.3%
Quick answer
Carb grams are whatever calories remain after protein and fat are accounted for, divided by 4.
carbs (g) = (calories - protein x4 - fat x9) / 4
How to use the Carb Target Calculator
- 1Set your daily calorie target and your protein and fat goals first.
- 2Carbs fill the remaining calorie budget.
- 3If the result is negative, your protein and fat targets exceed your calorie goal — reduce one of them.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Daily calories2200 kcal
- Protein160 g
- Fat70 g
Results
- Carb target233 g
- Carb calories930 kcal
- Carb % of total42.3%
Frequently asked questions
Why calculate carbs last?
Protein and fat have more fixed, functional minimums; carbs are the flexible remainder.
What if I want low carb?
Set fat higher and protein at target, then let carbs fall accordingly.
About this calculator
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