
What is Water Intake Calculator?
Water Intake Calculator is an online tool that determines how much water you should drink per day based on your weight and daily physical activity level.
More than 60% of our bodies are made up of water, so drinking the right amount of water every day is essential for a healthy lifestyle.
This tool works in two units:
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US Units: Weight in lbs and results in oz/day
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Metric Units: Weight in kg and result in liters/day
How this tool works?
This calculator works based on a specific formula.
In US units, this formula usually looks like this:
Daily Water Intake(oz) = Body Weight(lbs) × 0.67 + (Activity Factor × Body Weight)
Where the Activity Factor is 0.4 (light exercise), 0.6 (moderate), 0.8 (heavy).
That is, the more active you are, the more water your body needs.
In Metric units:
This is a scientifically supported formula. Other medical institutions, including the Mayo Clinic, also use this type of calculation to provide water intake guidelines.
Reference: Mayo Clinic - Water: How much should you drink every day?
Example Calculation
Let's say a person weighs 183 pounds and has an activity level of "Little to no exercise", then their water needs would be:
This means that he needs to drink at least 122.6 fluid ounces of water per day, which is about 3.6 liters.
Why proper hydration is important?
⏺ What can happen if you don't drink enough water:
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Dizziness and fatigue
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Digestive problems
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Dry skin
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Kidney problems
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Attention deficit
⏺ And if you drink enough water regularly:
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Body temperature is normal.
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Blood circulation is better.
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Helps digestion.
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Losing weight is easier (water boosts metabolism)
How to understand the result
If your calculator result is:
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122.6 oz/day (US units) means your body needs
about 3.6 liters of water a day. -
2.7 liters/day (Metric units)
So you need to understand that this much water is needed according to your weight.
Tips:
Instead of drinking this amount of water straight away, drink it gradually throughout the day. You can measure it out in a water bottle to meet your daily target.
Who should use this calculator?
This calculator is especially useful for:
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If you want to lose weight
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If you go to the gym/exercise
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For people who drink less water
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Staying hydrated in summer
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Those who are pregnant or nursing mothers (extra hydration needed) Final Words
Water Intake Calculator is a simple way to understand your water needs and stay hydrated. While it is not a medical diagnosis, it is a very useful tool for healthy living.
Remember, in addition to water, your diet, sleep, and physical activity are also important.