Body Water Percentage Calculator

Formula

The formula to calculate the Body Water Percentage is:

\[ BWP = \left( \frac{WW}{BW} \right) \times 100 \]

Where:

\(BWP\) is the Body Water Percentage (%)
\(WW\) is the water weight (lbs)
\(BW\) is the body weight (lbs)

What is Body Water Percentage?

Body Water Percentage is a measure of the amount of water in a person's body as a percentage of their total body weight. Maintaining an appropriate body water percentage is crucial for overall health, as water plays a vital role in various bodily functions including digestion, absorption, circulation, and temperature regulation.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Water Weight (WW) = 80 lbs
Body Weight (BW) = 200 lbs

Using the formula:

\[ BWP = \left( \frac{80}{200} \right) \times 100 = 40\% \]

The Body Water Percentage is 40%.