| Body weight | Daily water requirement | Hourly water requirement |
|---|---|---|
| ≤ 23 lb (10 kg) | 100 mL per kg | 4 mL per kg |
| 24 to 44 lb (11 to 20 kg) | 1,000 mL, plus 50 mL per kg for each kg between 11 and 20 kg | 40 mL, plus 2 mL per kg for each kg between 11 and 20 kg |
| > 44 lb (20 kg) | 1,500 mL, plus 20 mL per kg for each kg over 20 kg | 60 mL, plus 1 mL per kg for each kg over 20 kg |