Standard Drink Calculator
How many US standard drinks in your glass.
Equivalents
US standard drink = 0.6 fl oz (14 g) of pure alcohol. UK uses 8 g; Australia uses 10 g. The CDC defines moderate drinking as up to 2 drinks/day for men and 1 for women. Same drink at higher ABV (a 7% IPA, a stronger wine) is more than one standard drink.
About
Pick a drink type or enter custom volume and ABV. Get the number of US standard drinks (each = 0.6 oz pure ethanol) along with grams and milliliters of pure alcohol. Same drink at higher ABV is more than one standard drink.
How to use
- Pick a preset or enter volume and ABV.
- Read the number of standard drinks.
FAQ
Why is a 12 oz IPA more than one standard drink?+
A standard 5% beer is one drink. A 7% IPA is the same volume but more alcohol, so about 1.4 standard drinks. The difference adds up over an evening.
Are UK and US standard drinks the same?+
No. US is 14 g of pure alcohol, UK is 8 g (called a 'unit'), Australia is 10 g. Convert before comparing safe-drinking guidelines across countries.