How Much Water Should Drink Day?
Adults
* Men: The average man should drink about _3 liters (about 13 cups) of water per day._
* Women: The average woman should drink about _2.7 liters (about 11 cups) of water per day._
Children and Teens
* Infants: _0-6 months:_ 700-800 ml (24-27 oz) per day
* Infants: _7-12 months:_ 800-900 ml (27-30 oz) per day
* Toddlers: _1-3 years:_ 1,000-1,300 ml (34-44 oz) per day
* Preschoolers: _4-6 years:_ 1,200-1,700 ml (40-56 oz) per day
* Children: _7-10 years:_ 1,700-2,400 ml (56-80 oz) per day
* Older children: _11-13 years:_ 2,400-3,300 ml (80-110 oz) per day
* Teenage boys: 3,300-3,700 ml (110-125 oz) per day
* Teenage girls: 2,700-3,300 ml (90-110 oz) per day
Pregnant and Lactating Women
* Pregnant women: 2,800-3,000 ml (95-100 oz) per day
* Lactating women: 3,100-3,800 ml (105-125 oz) per day
Additional Considerations
* Your climate: If you live in a hot climate, you'll need to drink more water to stay hydrated.
* Your activity level: If you're very active, you'll need to drink more water to replace the fluids you lose through sweat.
* Your health: If you have certain medical conditions, such as kidney disease or heart failure, you may need to restrict your fluid intake.
Talk to your doctor if you have any questions about how much water you should drink each day.