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Macronutrients
Split a daily calorie target into carbohydrate, protein and fat grams.
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Fat intake calculator
Convert a calorie target and fat percentage into grams per day.
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Fat target73.33G/day
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How to calculate
Convert a calorie target and fat percentage into grams per day.
Fat target = calories*percent/100/9
Worked example
Daily calories: 2200; Calories from fat (%): 30.
Fat target: 73.33 g/day.
Assumptions and limits
Dietary fat provides about nine kilocalories per gram. Fat type and health context matter in addition to quantity.
Results are rounded for display; calculations use unrounded values. Read our calculation methodology.
Understanding the result
Convert a calorie target and fat percentage into grams per day. The displayed figures use the inputs and formula shown on this page.
When this tool is useful
Use the fat 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 fat (%) | Enter a number of at least 0 and no more than 100. |
Frequently asked questions
What should I check before using the fat intake result?
Dietary fat provides about nine kilocalories per gram. Fat type and health context matter in addition to quantity.
Is this fat 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.