Nutrition & nutritional science
Calculation method and formula
Sweat loss [l] × Sodium concentration [mg/l]; Sweat loss [l] × Potassium concentration [mg/l]
Understand the inputs
- Sweat loss
- Unit: l. Minimum 0. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Sodium concentration
- Unit: mg/l. Minimum 0. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
- Potassium concentration
- Unit: mg/l. Minimum 0. Use a measured value or your own assumption.
Assumptions and limitations
Concentrations must match your assumed sweat loss. This estimates theoretical losses, not a safe fluid or supplement dose; excessive replacement can also be harmful.
The formula uses the specified units. Displayed numbers are rounded; whole packs, item counts and full time periods may also be rounded within the calculation.