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Carbohydrate intake calculator
Convert a calorie target and carbohydrate percentage into grams per day.
On this page
Carbohydrate target247.5G/day
Calculator controls
How to calculate
Convert a calorie target and carbohydrate percentage into grams per day.
Carbohydrate target = calories*percent/100/4
Worked example
Daily calories: 2200; Calories from carbohydrate (%): 45.
Carbohydrate target: 247.5 g/day.
Assumptions and limits
Carbohydrate provides about four kilocalories per gram. A clinician may recommend a different distribution.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
Convert a calorie target and carbohydrate percentage into grams per day. The displayed figures use the inputs and formula shown on this page.
When this tool is useful
Use the carbohydrate intake to compare a scenario, check an estimate, or verify a manual calculation.
Understanding your inputs
| Input | What to enter |
|---|---|
| Daily calories | Enter a number of at least 0.000001 and no more than 1000000000000. |
| Calories from carbohydrate (%) | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 100. |
Frequently asked questions
What should I check before using the carbohydrate intake result?
Carbohydrate provides about four kilocalories per gram. A clinician may recommend a different distribution.
Is this carbohydrate intake result exact?
It is exact for the stated mathematical model and entered values. Real-world results can differ when rates, timing, fees, definitions or measurement conditions differ.