SuperCalX

Water Footprint Calculator

Estimate your direct household water usage.
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How to Use

Step-by-step instructions
  1. 1Enter your weekly habits (showers, laundry loads, dishwasher loads).
  2. 2Enter average shower duration.
  3. 3The calculator will estimate your daily and weekly water usage.

Usage Summation

Sums the water usage from common household activities based on average flow rates and volumes.
Total = Showers + Laundry + Dishes

Variables:

Shower2.1 gallons/min
Laundry~20 gallons/load
Dishwasher~6 gallons/load

Example

Weekly Routine

Inputs:

Showers:7 per week
Duration:10 mins
Laundry:2 loads

Steps:

  1. 1.Shower = 7 * 10 * 2.1 = 147 gal
  2. 2.Laundry = 2 * 20 = 40 gal
  3. 3.Total = 187 gal / week
  4. 4.Daily = 187 / 7 = 27 gal
Result:
27 gal / day

Frequently Asked Questions

What about indirect water?

This calculator only measures direct usage. Indirect water (virtual water) used to produce food and goods is much higher but harder to calculate precisely.