Hydration

Water Intake Calculator

A practical daily hydration target based on body weight and activity level.

Water Intake

What your result means

Use this as a guide. In hot weather or hard training, sweat losses can add another litre or more.

How we calculate this

Approximately 33 ml per kg of body weight, plus 350 ml per 30 minutes of exercise.

Limitations

Healthy adults can largely trust their thirst signal. This calculator is most useful for athletes, older adults, and people who forget to drink.

Frequently asked questions

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References

  1. World Health Organization. https://www.who.int
  2. NHS — Health A to Z. https://www.nhs.uk
  3. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. https://www.cdc.gov

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