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Did you know your body is 55% intracellular fluid and 45% extracellular? We'll break down how your body's 40 liters of water are distributed.Let's simplify total body water. For a 70 kg adult, roughly 40 liters of water are divided into intracellular and extracellular fluids. We explain the proportions.Understanding body water is key. We classify total body water into Intracellular Fluid (ICF) at 28 liters (40%) and Extracellular Fluid (ECF) at 14 liters (20%).Delving into ECF, we see it's 14 liters total, distributing into intravascular, interstitial, and transcellular fluids. Notice the critical note on transcellular fluid's unique composition.Cell membranes separate ICF and ECF, maintaining distinct compositions. The capillary wall is highly permeable, allowing fluid exchange between intravascular and interstitial fluids. We're here to help you understand these vital distinctions.