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Water · 210 lb

Water intake at 210 lb

About 105 oz a day as a base, or 3.1 liters.

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Base target
105oz/day
0.5 oz per lb
Liters
3.1L
Cups
13.1cups
8 oz each
Per waking hour
7oz
16 waking hours
Show the math
Base = 210 lb × 0.5 = 105 oz

Water by exercise and climate

Exercise per dayMild climateHot or humid
0 min105 oz (3.1 L)121 oz (3.6 L)
30 min117 oz (3.5 L)133 oz (3.9 L)
60 min129 oz (3.8 L)145 oz (4.3 L)
90 min141 oz (4.2 L)157 oz (4.6 L)

Adds 12 oz per 30 minutes of exercise and 16 oz for heat.

The official numbers

The National Academies set adequate total water intake at about 3.7 L a day for men and 2.7 L for women, counting water from food (about 20% of the total). The rule of thumb above is a practical drinking target, not a medical requirement.

On a GLP-1 medicine

Some people feel less thirsty, and vomiting or diarrhea raise needs. Sip through the day and call your prescriber if you can't keep fluids down. More: dehydration on a GLP-1.

Nearby weights

Common questions

How much water should a 210 lb person drink?

About 105 oz (3.1 liters) a day as a base, plus about 12 oz per 30 minutes of exercise.

Does coffee count toward water?

Yes, mostly. Caffeinated drinks still hydrate overall for regular drinkers.

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