Evidence first
We aim to base formulas and important nutrition claims on established research, scientific publications, government resources, and recognized professional organizations.
Editorial standards
MacroCalculators Editorial Team
The MacroCalculators Editorial Team develops and maintains the calculators and educational content published on MacroCalculators.com.
Our work focuses on making nutrition and fitness calculations easier to understand while explaining the formulas, assumptions, references, and limitations behind each result.
What we do01 / 05
Research and clear explanations for useful tools.
We research calculator formulas, review supporting information, explain calculations in practical language, and keep published content updated as references and methodologies change.
We explain how each calculation works, including its formulas, inputs, assumptions, and how results should be interpreted.
We review published material for accuracy, clarity, outdated information, and broken references, and update content when appropriate.
What guides our work02 / 05
Our editorial approach.
We aim to make the information behind each result reliable, understandable, and useful in context.
Clear over complicated
Calculator results should be understandable. We explain the underlying calculation without unnecessary technical language.
Estimates are estimates
We explain assumptions and limitations rather than presenting nutrition and body-composition calculations as precise measurements.
Practical context
We explain what a number represents, how it was calculated, and how it fits into the broader context of nutrition and fitness.
Our subject areas03 / 05
Topics we cover.
Our calculators and educational content focus on connected aspects of nutrition and fitness.
Nutrition & Macros
Daily macro, protein, carbohydrate, and dietary-fat calculations.
Calories & Energy
Calorie needs, basal metabolic rate, total daily energy expenditure, and calorie-deficit calculations.
Body Composition
Body-fat percentage and lean-body-mass estimation.
Research & references04 / 05
Our sources.
Each calculator page includes references relevant to its formulas, methodology, and educational content.
Depending on the calculator, sources may include peer-reviewed research, government nutrition resources, academic publications, and established professional organizations.
References connected to the content.
Where a formula or important claim comes from a specific source, the relevant calculator page should identify that source.
Honest estimates05 / 05
Accuracy and limitations.
MacroCalculators provides educational estimates, not laboratory measurements or individualized medical advice.
Calculator results depend on the formulas, assumptions, and information used. Different methods can produce different results, so we explain methodology and limitations wherever they are relevant.
Results are a starting point.
Users with medical conditions, medically prescribed diets, or circumstances requiring individualized nutrition guidance should consult an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.
Questions & feedback
Contact the editorial team.
Questions, corrections, or reference suggestions can be sent to macrocalculators@gmail.com.
Email the editorial team