Daily Water Intake Calculator

Estimate daily water intake from your measurements.

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What this tool does

Estimate daily water intake from your measurements. Total includes food and beverages. Health conditions and exercise may alter needs; not a fluid-restriction prescription.

How to use the Daily Water Intake Calculator

  1. Enter or select body weight in lb.
  2. Enter or select water heuristic (ml/kg/day).
  3. Read the calculated result; change any measurement to compare alternatives.

Formula

daily mL=weight kg×entered rate
weight
Body weight (lb, before metric conversion)
rate
Water heuristic (mL/kg/day)

Total includes food and beverages. Health conditions and exercise may alter needs; not a fluid-restriction prescription.

Worked example

For daily water intake calculator, the following measurements illustrate the exact method: Body weight: 150; Water heuristic (mL/kg/day): 30.

Inputs

  • Body weight150 lb
  • Water heuristic (mL/kg/day)30

Result

  • Approximate total daily water (mL)2,041.17

Results explained

Approximate total daily water (mL)
Approximate total daily water (mL) from the formula above. Total includes food and beverages. Health conditions and exercise may alter needs; not a fluid-restriction prescription.

Frequently asked questions

daily mL=weight kg×entered rate

Total includes food and beverages. Health conditions and exercise may alter needs; not a fluid-restriction prescription.

No. These are general-information estimates, not diagnosis, treatment, fertility advice or exercise clearance. Consult a qualified health professional.

Individual physiology, measurement technique and health conditions may cause large differences from model estimates.

No. BAC estimates never establish that driving is safe or legal; do not drive after drinking.