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An alcohol unit is a measure of the pure alcohol content in a drink. One unit equals 10 milliliters (7.9 grams) of pure alcohol, which is roughly the amount of alcohol an average adult can process in one hour.
The calculator uses the standard alcohol unit formula:
Where:
Explanation: The formula calculates the total amount of pure alcohol in milliliters and converts it to standard units by dividing by 10 (which is equivalent to dividing by 1000 when ABV is a percentage).
Details: Tracking alcohol units helps people monitor and moderate their alcohol consumption, stay within recommended limits, and understand the health impacts of their drinking habits.
Tips: Enter the volume of your drink in milliliters and its alcohol by volume percentage. Common ABV values: beer (4-6%), wine (12-14%), spirits (40%).
Q1: What are the recommended alcohol unit limits?
A: Guidelines vary by country, but typically recommend no more than 14 units per week for both men and women, spread over 3+ days.
Q2: How many units are in a standard drink?
A: A standard drink varies by country: UK pint of beer (4% ABV) = 2.3 units, US standard drink (14g alcohol) ≈ 1.75 UK units.
Q3: Does alcohol unit calculation account for body weight?
A: No, the unit calculation is the same regardless of body weight, though alcohol affects people differently based on size and metabolism.
Q4: How accurate are alcohol unit calculations?
A: They provide a standardized measure, but actual alcohol content may vary slightly from labeled ABV, especially in homemade drinks.
Q5: Can I use this for cocktails?
A: Yes, but you'll need to calculate each alcoholic ingredient separately and sum the units.