Fat Intake Calculator

Convert a calorie budget into daily fat grams and compare the selected allocation with the adult reference range.

Fat at your selected allocation66.7 g/day
kcal/day

1 – 20000

%

0 – 100

Fat at your selected allocation

66.7 g/day

  • Adult reference range (20–35% of energy)44.4–77.8 g/day
  • Energy from selected nutrient600.0000 kcal/day

Converts an energy budget into grams. The adult reference range is general dietary guidance, not an individual prescription. Your overall diet, health conditions and clinical nutrition plan may require different targets.

How this was calculated

Grams = daily calories × selected percentage ÷ 100 ÷ 9.

The calculation uses 9 kcal per gram of fat.

Formula and method

Fat grams = daily calories × fat percentage ÷ 100 ÷ 9. The general adult AMDR is 20–35% of energy.

Worked example

At 1,800 kcal and 30% fat, the allocation is 60 g/day. This is a total-fat calculation, not a target for saturated fat.

References

Frequently asked questions

Does the result distinguish types of fat?

No. Total grams do not describe fatty-acid composition or food quality. Specific saturated-fat or clinical targets require separate guidance.

Last updated . Results are estimates for informational purposes only.