Carbohydrate Intake
Free Carbohydrate Intake calculator with clear step-by-step results.
About Carbohydrate Intake
Carbohydrate targets are often expressed per kilogram of body weight.
Formula
Formula
Carbs = weight × grams/kg; calories = grams × 4
Worked example
With the default values below, Carbohydrate Intake returns Daily Carbs of 280.00. Change any input above and every figure here is recalculated in your browser.
Inputs used
- Weight (kg)minimum 0 kg
- 70 kg
- Intake target (g per kg)accepts 0.5–10
- 4
Results
- Daily Carbs
- 280.00 g
- Calories from Carbs
- 1,120.00 kcal
- Calorie Share
- 50.0%
Step by step
- 1Values used
- 2Formula
- 3Daily Carbs= 280 g
- 4Calories from Carbs= 1,120 kcal
- 5Calorie Share= 50.0
Assumptions and limits
- The result is derived only from the 2 inputs listed above. Anything not among them is not part of the calculation.
- In particular, this calculator does not take inflation, tax, fees or charges or compounding frequency into account.
- Figures are rounded for display to 1 decimal place, so totals built from several rounded parts can differ slightly from the unrounded arithmetic.
- Estimates are general guidance — consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
- This is an estimate for general information and not professional medical advice. See the full disclaimer for the limits that apply to this kind of calculator.
How these calculators are built and tested is described on the Methodology page. If a figure looks wrong, please report it.
Estimates are general guidance — consult a healthcare professional for personal medical advice.
Frequently Asked Questions
How does this calculator work?
Carbohydrate targets are often expressed per kilogram of body weight.
Why does this matter?
Needs vary with training volume and goal.