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Free Water Deficit Table: Free water deficit by Body weight

Reference table of free water deficit for Free Water Deficit across a range of body weight values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Dr. Neha Sharma, MBBS, MD (Nutrition) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This free water deficit reference table shows the free water deficit for a range of body weight values, assuming a current sodium of 154 mEq/L and a body water fraction (0.6 men, 0.5 women) of 0.6. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Free Water Deficit Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Body weightFree water deficit
18 kg1.08
35 kg2.10
53 kg3.18
70 kg4.20
110 kg6.60
140 kg8.40
210 kg12.60
350 kg21.00
490 kg29.40
700 kg42.00

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your body weight and read across to the free water deficit. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Free Water Deficit Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Free Water Deficit Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Free Water Deficit Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common body weight values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Free Water Deficit Calculator.

Dr. Neha Sharma · MBBS, MD (Nutrition)

Dr. Neha Sharma is a physician specialising in nutrition and preventive health, with over a decade of clinical experience helping patients understand body metrics and healthy lifestyle targets.