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Water Intake Calculator

How much water do you need? Get a daily target in litres, glasses and ounces, based on you.

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Enter your weight to see how much water to drink each day.

A general guide for healthy adults. Needs change with health conditions, medicines and altitude. People with kidney, heart or liver conditions should follow their doctor’s fluid advice. This isn’t medical advice.

How Much Water Should You Drink?

A common starting point is about 35 ml of water per kilogram of body weight, with extra for exercise, hot weather, pregnancy and breastfeeding. Enter your weight and details and see your daily target as litres, glasses and fluid ounces.

What you can do

  • Daily water in litres or fluid ounces, and the number of 250 ml glasses.
  • Adjusts for time you exercise, hot or humid weather, pregnancy and breastfeeding.
  • An hourly target and a clear breakdown of how the total was reached.

Good to know

  • Food provides about 20% of your fluid, and tea, coffee and soups also count.
  • People with kidney, heart or liver conditions should follow their doctor’s advice on fluids.
  • Your measurements are saved only in your browser so the other health calculators remember them, and are never sent anywhere.

Frequently asked questions

How much water should I drink a day?

A general rule is about 35 ml per kg of body weight, so a 70 kg adult needs around 2.5 litres, more if you exercise or it’s hot.

How many glasses is that?

Divide by 250 ml. 2.5 litres is about 10 glasses.

Does tea or coffee count?

Yes. Most drinks and the water in food count towards your fluid intake.

How do I know if I’m drinking enough?

Pale yellow urine and rarely feeling thirsty are good signs.

Can you drink too much water?

Rarely, but very large amounts in a short time can be harmful. Spread your drinking through the day.