Gravity Macro Calculator

Calculate your BMR, TDEE, target calories, and optimal macronutrient split (Protein, Fats, Carbs) based on your weight goals and training volume.

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Step-by-Step Guide

Calculate Your Macros in 4 Easy Steps

Determine your daily metabolic baseline, target calories, and optimal protein/fat/carb splits.

1
Provide Personal Statistics

Enter your age, gender, height, and current weight inside the input form. Units can be toggled between metric and imperial.

BMR Stats Body Weight
2
Choose Activity Multiplier

Select how active you are during a typical week (e.g. sedentary desk job vs. heavy physical training) to compute TDEE.

Activity Multiplier TDEE Baseline
3
Specify Fitness Goal

Choose Fat Loss (deficit), Maintenance, or Muscle Gain (surplus). This applies calorie adjustments to your baseline.

Fat Loss Deficit Muscle Gain Surplus
4
Adjust Macros Preset

Choose a macronutrient ratio preset (e.g. Balanced, High-Protein, Keto) to convert target calories into exact daily grams of Protein, Fat, and Carbs.

Macros Preset Grams Targets
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Sports Nutrition

Metabolic macro splits engine

Formulate an athletic dietary framework using established thermodynamic metabolic math. Perfect for resistance training athletes.

Mifflin-St Jeor Baseline

Utilizes highly verified clinical BMR calculators to ensure initial base accuracy.

Caloric Adjustment Sliders

Applies target adjustments (e.g. 20% deficit for cuts, 10% surplus for bulks).

Preset Dietary Splits

Features Balanced (Zone), High-Carb (Athletic), Low-Carb, and Ketogenic preset options.

Secure Local Storage

Logs calculations inside your browser LocalStorage to easily check your progression.


FAQ

Common Questions

What do BMR and TDEE stand for?
BMR (Basal Metabolic Rate) represents the bare minimum number of calories your body burns simply to survive at complete rest (keeping organs functioning, breathing, regulating temperature). TDEE (Total Daily Energy Expenditure) is the total calories you burn in a 24-hour cycle once your physical activity multiplier is factored in.
Why does this calculator focus on protein?
For athletes working against gravity (lifting weights, gymnastics), protein is critical. Consuming adequate protein (roughly 0.8 to 1.2 grams per pound of weight) during a calorie deficit ensures your body preserves its skeletal muscle tissue and burns fat instead.
What is the calorie-to-gram conversion rule for macros?
To translate target calories to grams: * **Protein:** 4 calories per gram. * **Carbohydrates:** 4 calories per gram. * **Fat:** 9 calories per gram. * *Example:* 100g of protein provides 400 kcal, while 50g of fat provides 450 kcal.
Should I follow a low-carb or high-carb split?
It depends on your training style. High-carb/Low-fat is excellent for explosive, high-volume workouts (glycogen replenishment). Low-carb/High-fat (or Keto) is popular for steady-state endurance training and insulin sensitivity management. Overall calorie totals drive fat loss, but macro ratios dictate performance.
How often should I recalculate my macros?
You should adjust your macro calculations for every 5 to 10 lbs (2.5 to 5 kg) of body weight change. As you lose mass, your BMR drops, requiring a downward calorie adjustment to sustain the same fat-loss progression rate. Recalculate if your training volume changes significantly.