Macro Split Calculator – 40/30/30 and More
Divide your daily calories into protein, carb and fat grams across popular splits: 40/30/30, 30/30/40, zone-style and high-protein cutting ratios.
Figures are estimates from this calculator’s standard formula — adjust the inputs in the tool below for your exact number.
How the Macro Split Calculator Works
A macro split is the percentage of your calories assigned to each macronutrient, and this calculator converts any split into actual grams you can weigh on a scale. It works from your daily calorie target: multiply by the protein percentage and divide by 4 for protein grams, same math for carbs, and divide the fat share by 9. Worked example: at 2,200 kcal, the classic 40/30/30 split gives 220 g carbs (40% × 2,200 ÷ 4), 165 g protein (30% ÷ 4) and 73 g fat (30% × 2,200 ÷ 9). The calculator offers proven presets: 40/30/30 balanced, 30/40/30 endurance-friendly, 40/40/20 lean-muscle and 35/35/30 cutting. Splits matter less than calories and protein, but the right one keeps training fueled and dieting livable.
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Set your calories
Your TDEE plus or minus your goal adjustment
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Pick a split
Presets like 40/30/30 or custom percentages
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Read the grams
Weighable protein, carb and fat targets for the day
Use Cases
Balanced fat loss
30/40/30 keeps 165 g protein while fueling training at 2,200 kcal
Endurance training
55–60% carbs matches high-mileage weeks without stomach overload
Muscle preservation cuts
40/40/20 holds protein high when calories drop to 1,800
Tips
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Lock protein grams first, then distribute the rest
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Round targets to the nearest 5 g for sanity
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Recheck the split after each 300–500 kcal diet change
Common Mistakes
Choosing a split before setting total calories
Counting alcohol as empty calories you can ignore in the split
Copying a bodybuilder split with 250 g protein your budget cannot afford
Dropping fat below 20% and tanking hormones
FAQs
What is the 40/30/30 macro split?
How do I convert macro percentages to grams?
Which split is best for fat loss?
Is 40/40/20 too much protein?
Do macro splits have to be exact daily?
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