Hydration Calculator
One of the simplest ways to improve your health is to stay properly hydrated. But fluid needs tend to vary. Are you consuming the right amount?
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About This Calculator
About This Calculator Hydration calculations are estimated for adults 18 years old and up. Calculations estimate the minimum amount of water you should be drinking each day for a well-hydrated body. On days when you are more active or work up a sweat you should consume more water. This tool does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
Compared with women, men generally need more fluid because they have higher body mass and lower body fat, and they burn more calories each day.
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What is your birth sex?
Male
Female
Fluid needs increase during pregnancy to support the growing baby, maintain amniotic fluid levels, and support increased blood volume.
Are you pregnant?
Yes
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About This Calculator Hydration calculations are estimated for adults 18 years old and up. Calculations estimate the minimum amount of water you should be drinking each day for a well- hydrated body. On days when you are more active or work up a sweat you should consume more water. This tool does not provide medical advice. It is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment.
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Your body needs more fluid when you’re nursing in order to make enough milk to support your growing baby.
Are you nursing?
As your weight increases, so does the amount of muscle and blood in your body. You’ll need more fluid to support these tissues.
What is your weight?
lbs
100
About 20 percent of your daily fluid should come from the foods you eat. Fruits, vegetables, and soups are some of the best food sources of fluid to help you meet this goal.
How many servings of fruits, vegetables, and soup do you eat on an average day?
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1 serving: 1 piece of fruit, 1 cup fruit, 1 cup raw or cooked veggies or vegetable juice, 2 cups leafy veggies, 1 cup soup
You should be drinking
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112
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fluid ounces daily
16.9-oz water bottles
6.6
