Water Intake

Estimate water intake from the age, body, activity, or schedule inputs. Use this free water intake for fast, clear results with no signup required.

Water Intake guide

What it is for

The Water Intake provides a planning estimate from the information entered.

How it is calculated

The implemented rule is daily fluid ounces = body weight in pounds × 0.5. It is a rough planning rule, not a personalized hydration prescription.

Assumptions

It assumes the inputs use the requested units and represent a general reference population, not an individual assessment.

Example

For 150 lb, the displayed estimate is 75 fl oz/day. Climate, exercise and medical restrictions can make this rule inappropriate.

Limitations

This is an educational estimate, not a diagnosis, treatment, or dosing instruction. Consult a licensed healthcare professional, particularly during pregnancy, with symptoms, or before changing health behavior.

Public source: CDC: About Healthy Weight

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