Calculate your daily water needs based on body weight, activity level, climate and special factors (pregnancy, breastfeeding, illness). Includes hourly schedule and live hydration tracker.
💧 Water Intake Calculator
Units
💡 This includes water from food (~20% of intake). Pure drinking water target shown separately below.
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liters / day
Total daily water need (incl. food)
📊 Hydration Breakdown
🥤 Glass / Bottle Equivalents
💧 Visual: Daily Glasses (250ml each)
⏰ Daily Drinking Schedule
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📊 Live Hydration Tracker
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📐 How Water Needs Are Calculated
Base Water Need (35ml per kg rule)
Adult water requirement:
Men: 35 ml × Body Weight (kg) = Total ml/day
Women: 31 ml × Body Weight (kg) = Total ml/day
In imperial units:
Adult: 0.5–1 oz per pound of body weight
Example: 70 kg adult male
Base water = 70 × 35 = 2,450 ml/day = 2.45 L
Note: This includes water from food (~20%)
Pure drinking water target: 80% of total
Activity & Exercise Adjustment
For every 30 minutes of exercise:
Add 350–500 ml (12–17 oz) water
For intense exercise (running, hot yoga, hiking):
Add 500 ml + 200 ml for every 30 min beyond first hour
Drink within 2 hours BEFORE exercise:
500 ml (17 oz)
During exercise:
150–250 ml every 15–20 min (5–8 oz)
After exercise:
500–750 ml per pound of body weight lost
Climate & Environmental Adjustments
Hot weather (over 25°C / 77°F):
Add 500 ml per 5°C above 22°C
Humid weather: add another 250–500 ml
High altitude (above 2,500m / 8,000 ft):
Add 500–750 ml (low humidity, increased breathing)
Air-conditioned indoor environment:
Slightly higher than humid outdoor air loss
(dry AC pulls moisture from skin)
Cold weather:
Surprisingly still increases needs by 5–10%
(respiratory water loss from cold dry air)
Special Conditions
Pregnancy: +300 ml/day (Institute of Medicine)
Breastfeeding: +700 ml/day
Fever: +400-500 ml per °C above normal
Vomiting/Diarrhea: +500-1000 ml as replacement
Caffeine intake: +200 ml per cup of coffee/tea
(mild diuretic effect)
Alcohol: +250 ml per drink (significant diuretic)
High-protein diet: +500 ml (kidney load)
High-fiber diet: +500 ml (fiber needs water)
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
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