The amount of water you should drink daily varies based on factors such as sex, body weight, activity level, and climate. Here are the general guidelines:

• For men, the recommendation is about 15.5 cups (3.7 liters or 124 ounces) of fluids per day.
• For women, it's about 11.5 cups (2.7 liters or 92 ounces) of fluids per day

These amounts include all fluids consumed, including water, other beverages, and moisture from food. In terms of bottles, a standard bottled water size is about 16.9 ounces (500 ml). Based on this:

• Men should drink roughly 7 to 8 bottles of water daily.
• Women should drink about 5 to 6 bottles daily

A simpler rule often used is to drink half your body weight in ounces. For example, if you weigh 160 pounds, aim for about 80 ounces, or roughly 4.7 bottles of water per day

. Additional factors influencing your water needs include:

• Physical activity: Increase intake by 1-2 bottles on active days.
• Climate: Hot, dry, or high-altitude environments increase water needs.
• Diet: High salt, protein, caffeine, or alcohol intake may require more water

The classic "8x8" rule (eight 8-ounce glasses, or about 64 ounces) is easy to remember but often underestimates actual needs, especially for men and active individuals

. In summary, aiming for about 4 to 8 bottles of water daily, adjusted for your size, activity, and environment, is a practical approach. Listening to your body's thirst signals and monitoring urine color can also help ensure proper hydration