At MyLiberty.Life, we are committed to helping you get what you need quickly and easily.

It seems no two manufacturers use the same language to describe their products. What's "moderate protection" to some is "heavy protection" to others.

To help you sort it out, we’ve developed a standardized Total Capacity Rating system that we use across all brands and incontinence products we sell.

At a glance, the rating shows a product’s ability to absorb and hold bladder and bowel leakage.

Typical Bladder Void Volume for Adults vs Kids

Let's talk specifics. Did you know that adults pass an average of 1 cup (8 ounces or 237 ml) of urine at a time?

Kids are different - there's a calculation based on their age. Look for the "Urine Output Calculation" section to learn more.

For adults, 1 cup is what's considered a 'full' pee (or, 'void' if you prefer).

When shopping for incontinence products, there are three ways of looking at a person's absorbency needs:

1. How quickly does the product absorb? 
2. How much does it hold: drips, leaks, a full void, or multiple voids?
3. How dry does it stay?

This is where it becomes critical for you to decide what you're looking for, based on your needs. Are you looking for protection against:

• Occasional drips over several hours? Or
• Small, unexpected leaks (like after a sneeze)? Or
• Slightly larger leaks - like after you lift something, or jump or skip - that leave you feeling wet?
• Or, unpredictable, full (and possibly repeat) voids where you need to change your clothes?

Understanding the protection you need - which can also change over time - is the key to picking the right product. Perhaps you need LIGHT protection during the day but MAXIMUM protection overnight. We've explained what each rating level means below:

Watch for the rating on every product listing on our site to make sure the products you choose are right for you.  

1. SLIGHT or minimal bladder leakage

Slight protection refers to products including disposable panty liners or men's shields that adhere to underwear. They have the capacity to absorb and hold up to 8 ounces (1 cup or 237ml) of bladder leakage over the course of a day (think occasional drips or dribbles).

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SLIGHT protection products!
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Men

2. LIGHT bladder leakage

Light protection products include more absorbent pads or liners that adhere to underwear and some disposable protective underwear. These products can absorb and hold up to 16 ounces (2 cups or 474ml) of bladder leakage.

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LIGHT protection products!
 Women
Men

3. MODERATE bladder / bowel leakage

Moderate protection products include full-length pads held in place by adhesive strips and/or snug underwear, disposable protective pull-up underwear and some adult diapers. Adult diapers open at the sides and are held in place with tape or 'tabs'. These products have the capacity to absorb and hold up to 24 ounces (3 cups or 710ml) of bladder or bowel leakage.

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MODERATE protection products!
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Men

4. HEAVY bladder / bowel leakage

Heavy protection products include some disposable protective underwear and most adult diapers. They have the capacity to absorb up to 30 ounces (3.75 cups or 887ml) of bladder or bowel leakage.

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HEAVY protection products!
Women
Men 

5. MAXIMUM bladder / bowel leakage

Maximum protection products include some disposable protective underwear and most adult diapers. These products are ideal for for severe, daytime incontinence. They have a capacity to absorb up to 34 ounces (4.25 cups or 1 litre) of bladder or bowel leakage.

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MAXIMUM protection products!
Women
Men

6. MAXIMUM PLUS bladder / bowel leakage

Maximum Plus protection products include specialized disposable protective underwear and specialized adult diapers and are offered by a limited number of brands. These products are ideal for for severe, overnight incontinence. They have a capacity to absorb up to 40 or more ounces (5 cups or 1.2 litres) of bladder and bowel leakage.

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MAXIMUM PLUS protection products!
Women
Men

To read My Liberty's Total Capacity Rating Guide in PDF format, click the link below. Download, save and share with others:

MyLiberty's Total Capacity Rating Guide - How to Choose the Right Products (PDF).