How to Tell What Number of Ounces of Water to Drink
You can find out whether you're drinking enough water, according to an article on WebMD, based on two things: examining your urine and knowing your weight. A woman that weighs 145 pounds won't have to drink as much water as a man weighing 230 pounds. Additionally, the article says that, "If your urine is clear or very light yellow and has little odor, you're well hydrated." Finding out the exact amount of water you should drink each day takes a bit more than just looking at your urine.
Instructions
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Get on a scale and weigh yourself. If you guess or estimate what you weigh or go by what you've weighed in the past, you may not be using an accurate number for the calculation.
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Divide your body weight in half. This number is the amount, in ounces, of water you should drink daily. If you weigh 100 pounds, you'll need to drink 50 ounces of water on a daily basis.
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Convert the number of ounces into cups if that makes it easier to prepare your daily water-drinking regiment. If you need to drink 50 ounces of water a day, for example, it equates to 6.25 cups.
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Tips & Warnings
Each morning pour the amount of water you need to drink in a water bottle or jug so you know the exact amount of water that you have consumed or still need to consume at any point in the day.
If you like to drink water you can drink more than what is recommended for your weight, but don't overdue it because too much water can be unhealthy in certain cases. (See the resources for more information about water intoxication.)
