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Water Intake Calculator

Estimate how much fluid you need each day from your weight, activity level and climate, including the extra allowance for exercise.

Daily fluid target

2.99 L

Base (35 ml per kg)

2.45 L

Exercise allowance

0.54 L

Climate adjustment

None

Glasses of 250 ml

12

Per hour while awake (16 h)

0.1869 L

How this was worked out

  1. Step 1Base = 70 kg × 35 ml = 2,450 ml
  2. Step 2Exercise = 45 min × 12 ml = 540 ml
  3. Step 3Total = 2,990 ml = 2.99 L

Roughly 20% of your fluid usually comes from food. Thirst, urine colour and medical advice are better guides than any fixed number.

Important

This tool provides an estimate for general information only. It is not a medical diagnosis, and it does not replace advice from a qualified health professional. Body composition, ethnicity, age and medical history all affect the real picture — speak to a doctor or dietitian before making changes to your diet, training or medication.

Formula

Daily fluid = 35 ml × body weight (kg) + 12 ml × exercise minutes + climate adjustment

Example

Input

70 kg, 45 minutes exercise, temperate

Result

≈ 3.0 L per day

Frequently asked questions

It is a reasonable starting point, but needs vary widely with body size, activity, climate and diet.

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