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How much water to drink per day

The practical reference is 30-35 ml of water per kg of body weight, about 2.1-2.5 litres a day for a 70 kg person. Add 500 ml for every hour of exercise and another 500 ml in hot weather. Roughly twenty per cent comes from food.

Calculate

Total water per day

2.3 L

From drinks (80 per cent)
1848 ml
From food
462 ml
Glasses of 250 ml
7
Exercise allowance
0 ml

Formula and source

Millilitres per day = body weight in kg times 33, plus 500 ml per hour of exercise, plus 500 ml in hot or humid weather. Eighty per cent should be drunk, the rest comes from food.

Source: European Food Safety Authority (EFSA) dietary reference values for water.

Frequently asked questions

Do coffee and tea count?

Yes. At normal intakes they contribute to fluid balance: the diuretic effect of caffeine does not cancel out the water in the drink.

How do I know if I drink enough?

Urine colour is the simplest indicator: pale straw yellow means good hydration, a deep yellow means you need to drink more.

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