Baby Milk Intake Calculator
Daily milk volume a baby needs by weight.
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Results
- Daily milk
- 675 ml
- Per feed
- 84 ml
- Per feed (oz)
- 2.9 oz
- Daily in ounces
- 22.8 oz
Quick answer
Infants typically need about 150 ml of milk per kilogram of body weight per day in the first months.
daily ml = weight kg x 150
How to use the Baby Milk Intake Calculator
- 1Enter your baby's current weight.
- 2Set how many feeds happen in 24 hours.
- 3Always follow your baby's hunger cues over any calculated number.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Baby weight4.5 kg
- Feeds per day8
- ml per kg150
Results
- Daily milk675 ml
- Per feed84 ml
- Per feed (oz)2.9 oz
- Daily in ounces22.8 oz
Frequently asked questions
Does this apply to breastfeeding?
Breastfed babies self-regulate; this is most useful for expressed milk or formula.
When does it change?
Once solids begin around six months, milk volume gradually reduces.
About this calculator
- Built and reviewed by James Whitfield · How we build and test calculators
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