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Water Intake Calculator

Estimate how much water to drink each day based on National Academies guidance, plus extra for exercise.

Sex
Exercise on a typical daySweaty minutes, any kind

Daily water from drinks

85 oz/day

About 10.6 cups, or 2.5 liters.

Food provides the rest of your daily total of about 2.7 liters. Drink more in hot weather, and talk to your provider if you have heart or kidney conditions.

How it works

The National Academies set adequate daily water intake at about 3.7 liters for men and 2.7 liters for women from all sources. About 80% usually comes from drinks, plus roughly 12 oz extra per 30 minutes of exercise.

Good to know

Needs rise in heat, at altitude, and during illness. Some heart and kidney conditions call for limiting fluids, so follow your provider's guidance if that applies to you.

This tool gives general estimates for educational purposes only. It isn't medical advice, a diagnosis, or a determination of eligibility for any treatment. Talk with a licensed healthcare provider about your health.

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