InterpretationThis is an estimated range
The estimate includes water from food and drinks. It is not an instruction to drink that volume as plain water and is not a medical conclusion.
Not a diagnosisFor general health education and estimation only. It does not diagnose a condition and is not treatment, medication, diet or training advice.
01Formula used
weight (kg) × 30–35 mLSuitable population
Generally healthy adults in temperate conditions, as a daily total-water reference.
02When not to use it
Fluid restriction, heart, kidney or liver disease, pregnancy, fever, diarrhoea, heat and prolonged exercise require individual guidance.
Data error and uncertainty
Input accuracy, measurement technique, rounding and individual variation all affect the result. Internal precision is retained and only displayed values are rounded.
03When to seek help
Urgent care may be needed for confusion, severe dehydration, fainting or a major unexplained change in urination.
Reference
National Academies — Dietary Reference Intakes for Water ↗