Standard Drink Calculator

Standard Drink Calculator

Find out how much alcohol (and calories) is really in your glass

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Standard Drinks
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Reality Check: This single beverage contains more alcohol than the CDC previously recommended for women in an entire day (and equals the limit for men).

What Counts as "One Drink"?

In the United States, one "standard drink" contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol. This table shows how deceptive appearances can be.

Drink Type Typical Size ABV % Standard Drink Count
Light Beer12 oz4.2%0.8
Regular Beer12 oz5.0%1.0
Craft IPA (Pint)16 oz7.5%2.0 (Double!)
Table Wine5 oz12%1.0
Restaurant Pour9 oz13%1.8
Distilled Spirits1.5 oz40%1.0
Double Martini3 oz40%2.0

Source: National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA).

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