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Carbohydrate Calculator

Daily carbohydrate target in grams from calories and the share of energy you want from carbs.

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Results update as you type.

Result

Carbohydrates

248 g/day

Per meal (3 meals)
83 g
Calories from carbs
990 kcal

Educational estimate only — not medical advice. Talk to a healthcare professional about your individual situation.

About the Carbohydrate Calculator

Daily carbohydrate target in grams from calories and the share of energy you want from carbs.

Also known as: carb calculator, carbohydrate intake, daily carbs, net carbs.

How to use this calculator

  1. Enter daily calories, carbs share of calories.
  2. The result updates instantly as you type — press Calculate (or Enter) at any time.
  3. Review the breakdown shown under the main result.
  4. Use Copy result or Share to save the answer or send a link with your inputs.

Formula

Carbs (g) = calories × share ÷ 4

Worked example

Using the values pre-filled in the calculator above:

  • Daily calories = 2,200 kcal
  • Carbs share of calories = 45 %

the calculator returns:

  • Carbohydrates: 248 g/day
  • Per meal (3 meals): 83 g
  • Calories from carbs: 990 kcal