Water Intake Calculator

Estimate how much water you should drink each day.

Interactive calculator
Result
Daily water
97
Approx cups
12.13
Liters
2.87
What it is

A common starting target for water intake is half your bodyweight in ounces — bump it up when you exercise or it's hot.

The formula

Daily water (oz) ≈ bodyweight (lb) × 0.5 + 12 oz per 30 min exercise

Why it matters

Understanding water intake calculator helps you make a better-informed decision before you commit money or time.

Worked examples

Try the example

Use the defaults above as a starting point — then adjust the inputs to match your situation.

Common pitfalls
  • Double-check the units on every input — most errors come from mixing units.
  • Round at the end, not in the middle of the formula.

Frequently asked questions

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