1. What Are Alcohol Units?

An alcohol unit is a measure of the pure alcohol content in a drink. One unit equals 10ml or 8g of pure alcohol, which is about what the average adult can process in one hour.

2. How Does the Calculator Work?

The calculator uses a simple formula:

Where:

• \( \text{Total} \) — Current total alcohol units consumed
• \( \text{Initial} \) — Previously recorded alcohol units
• \( \text{Added} \) — Additional alcohol units consumed

Explanation: This calculation helps track incremental alcohol consumption between measurements.

3. Importance of Tracking Alcohol Consumption

Details: Monitoring alcohol intake helps maintain safe drinking levels, supports health goals, and can prevent alcohol-related health issues.

4. Using the Calculator

Tips: Enter your previously recorded units and current total units. Both values must be positive numbers.

5. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q1: What counts as one alcohol unit?
A: In the UK, one unit is 10ml of pure alcohol. For example, a single shot (25ml) of spirits (40% ABV) is 1 unit.

Q2: What are recommended alcohol limits?
A: UK guidelines suggest no more than 14 units per week, spread over 3+ days with several alcohol-free days.

Q3: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically precise, but depends on accurate recording of your alcohol consumption.

Q4: Should I track alcohol consumption daily?
A: Regular tracking can help maintain awareness of consumption patterns and prevent exceeding recommended limits.

Q5: Does this account for different drink types?
A: No, you need to convert different drinks to standard units before using this calculator.