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Water Needs

The German Nutrition Society (DGE) recommends about 30 ml of water per kilogram of body weight per day. On top of that come supplements for sport and hot weather.

in kilograms
Your water needs today
– litres
–
Base requirement
–l
30 ml per kg of body weight
Sport supplement
–l
approx. 500–700 ml per hour
Weather supplement
–l
the hotter, the more
Tip: You should have drunk half of the daily amount before midday. Spread it out evenly rather than in large gulps.
The calculated value is a recommendation for healthy adults. With kidney disease, heart failure or certain medications, the individual requirement may differ. If in doubt, consult a doctor.
Formula: base = 30 ml × kg. Sport: +500 ml per 30 min of moderate training. Weather: +300 ml when warm, +700 ml in heat. · Sources: DGE reference values for water intake (dge.de); EFSA Panel on Dietetic Products (2010) – Scientific Opinion on Dietary Reference Values for water.