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You’re already probably well aware of how important water is in your everyday life, but just how much water are you actually supposed to drink? Fortunately, there’s a very simple formula to help you figure this out. We’re here to teach you how to calculate exactly how much water you need to drink using this formula while also taking your lifestyle into account. We’ll also share plenty of tips about how to drink enough water each day so that you’re staying healthy and hydrated.
Things You Should Know
- Measure your weight in pounds, then multiply that number by ⅔ to find out how many ounces of water to drink in a day.
- Multiply your weight in kilograms by 30 and 40 to get the range of how many milliliters of water to drink each day.
- Drink more water when you exercise, if it’s hot outside, or if you’re pregnant or breastfeeding.
Steps
Community Q&A
- QuestionIs it okay to drink water early in the morning?Community AnswerYes, water is good for you anytime, except maybe just before bed.
Tips
Warnings
- Drinking 50 oz (1.5 L) of water or more within 1 hour greatly increases your risk of developing symptoms of hyponatremia (low sodium), which include nausea, vomiting, headache, confusion, low blood pressure, loss of energy, and muscle weakness, twitching, or cramps. If you notice any of these symptoms, talk to your doctor immediately.[23]Thanks
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