On average, a person sweats up to 1.5 gallons per day, with half a pint coming from the feet. Women have more sweat glands, but men have more active ones. Pigs don’t sweat, while dogs and cats sweat through their feet. Hyperhidrosis causes excessive sweating, while anhidrosis can be fatal.
A hard working adult can sweat up to about 4 gallons (15 liters) per day. This varies depending on ambient temperature and humidity, but even under normal circumstances, the average person perspires up to 1.5 gallons (6 liters) per day. Half a pint (about 240ml) of this usually comes from the feet!
More facts about sweating:
Women have more sweat glands than men, but men typically have more active sweat glands.
Contrary to popular belief, pigs don’t sweat. That’s why they cover themselves with mud to stay cool. Dogs and cats sweat, through the pads of their feet. A rabbit’s sweat glands are around its lips.
Those with the condition hyperhidrosis sweat up to five times more than those with normal sweat glands. People with anhidrosis, however, don’t sweat enough to cool their bodies. This condition can be fatal if the body overheats.
Protect your devices with Threat Protection by NordVPN
