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Body Water Calculator

Male (Watson Formula)

Female (Watson Formula)

Formula

Male TBW = 2.447 − 0.09156×age + 0.1074×height + 0.3362×weight. Female TBW = −2.097 + 0.1069×height + 0.2466×weight.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Watson formula?
The Watson formula estimates total body water (TBW). For males: TBW = 2.447 − 0.09156×age + 0.1074×height(cm) + 0.3362×weight(kg). For females: TBW = −2.097 + 0.1069×height + 0.2466×weight.
Why is total body water important?
Total body water is used in clinical settings for calculating fluid replacement, drug dosing, and correcting electrolyte imbalances such as sodium disorders.

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