Kids Water Intake Calculator

Daily fluid needs for children and teens.

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Total water1.7 L/day
From drinks1.4 L
Cups (250 mL)5.4

Total water includes food, which provides about 20%. Increase intake in hot weather and during sport.

1.7LFrom drinks1.4 (80%)From food0.3 (20%)

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What does the Kids Water Intake Calculator do?

Daily fluid needs for children and teens. Enter your values and the result and chart update instantly.

How accurate is it?

It uses published, widely used formulas. Results are estimates for education and planning, not a diagnosis. Talk to a qualified clinician about decisions affecting your health.

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No. All calculations run in your browser and nothing you type is sent to a server or saved.

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People find it by searching for: how much water should kids drink; teen hydration; child water per day.

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