Alcohol Calculator

About the Alcohol Calculator

This alcohol calculator helps you understand your drinking habits by calculating the number of alcohol units, calories, and cost associated with your alcohol consumption. It's designed to provide insight into your drinking patterns and help you make informed decisions about alcohol consumption.

How Alcohol Units Are Calculated

Alcohol units are calculated based on the volume of alcohol in a drink. The formula is:

Units = (Volume in ml × Alcohol by Volume %) ÷ 1000

For example, a 175ml glass of wine at 12% ABV contains 2.1 units (175 × 12 ÷ 1000).

Understanding Safe Drinking Guidelines

Most health organizations recommend:

• Men: No more than 14 units per week, spread over 3 or more days
• Women: No more than 14 units per week, spread over 3 or more days
• Pregnant women: Avoid alcohol completely

Regularly drinking more than these amounts increases your risk of health problems.

Alcohol and Calories

Alcohol is high in calories (7 calories per gram), almost as much as fat (9 calories per gram). The calculator estimates calories based on:

• Alcohol content
• Volume of drink
• Typical carbohydrate content for the drink type

Tracking Your Drinking

By regularly using this calculator, you can:

• Monitor your weekly alcohol intake
• Identify patterns in your drinking habits
• Set goals for reducing consumption if needed
• Understand the financial cost of your drinking
• Make more informed choices about alcohol

Standard Drink Sizes

Standard drink sizes vary by country. Here are typical examples:

• Beer: 330ml (small), 500ml (medium), 568ml (pint)
• Wine: 125ml (small), 175ml (medium), 250ml (large)
• Spirits: 25ml (single), 35ml (large), 50ml (double)
• Cocktails: Typically 200-300ml (varies widely)