This parkland formula calculator (burn fluid) reference table shows the total fluid in first 24 hours for a range of body weight values, assuming a burned body surface area of 3%. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Parkland Formula Calculator (Burn Fluid), so the numbers are exact.
| Body weight | Total fluid in first 24 hours | Given in first 8 hours |
|---|---|---|
| 18 kg | 2,160 | 1,080 |
| 35 kg | 4,200 | 2,100 |
| 53 kg | 6,360 | 3,180 |
| 70 kg | 8,400 | 4,200 |
| 110 kg | 13,200 | 6,600 |
| 140 kg | 16,800 | 8,400 |
| 210 kg | 25,200 | 12,600 |
| 350 kg | 42,000 | 21,000 |
| 490 kg | 58,800 | 29,400 |
| 700 kg | 84,000 | 42,000 |
How to use this table
Find the row closest to your body weight and read across to the total fluid in first 24 hours. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Parkland Formula Calculator (Burn Fluid) for a precise answer.
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