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About Alcohol Units Calculator
Our free online alcohol units calculator helps you understand how much alcohol you're consuming using standard unit systems from UK, Europe, US, and Canada. This tool is essential for tracking your alcohol intake and making informed decisions about your drinking habits.
This comprehensive calculator is perfect for:
- Calculating alcohol units from percentage (ABV) and volume
- UK and European standard drink units (1 unit = 10ml/8g pure alcohol)
- US standard drinks (1 drink = 14g pure alcohol)
- Canada standard drinks (1 drink = 13.6g pure alcohol)
- Getting health recommendations based on your consumption
- Tracking your weekly alcohol intake
- Supporting multiple drink types (beer, wine, spirits, cider, cocktails)
- Converting between different volume units (ml, cl, liters, pints, fluid ounces)
- Making informed decisions about alcohol consumption
Alcohol Units Calculation: Standards vary by region. UK/Europe: 1 unit = 10ml (8g) pure alcohol. Formula: Units = (ABV% × Volume in ml) / 1000. US: 1 standard drink = 14g pure alcohol. Formula: Drinks = (ABV% × Volume in ml × 0.789) / 14. Canada: 1 standard drink = 13.6g pure alcohol. Formula: Drinks = (ABV% × Volume in ml × 0.789) / 13.6.
Health Recommendations: UK: 14 units/week for both men and women, spread over 3+ days. US: Men ≤2 drinks/day, Women ≤1 drink/day. Canada: Men ≤15 drinks/week, Women ≤10 drinks/week. Our calculator provides personalized recommendations based on your selected region and consumption.
Weekly Tracking: Track your weekly alcohol units to stay within recommended limits. The calculator automatically saves your weekly total locally in your browser.
All calculations are performed locally in your browser, ensuring complete privacy and security. No data is collected, stored, or transmitted to any server.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I calculate alcohol units?
To calculate alcohol units, multiply the alcohol percentage (ABV) by the volume in milliliters, then divide by 1000. For example, a 500ml beer at 5% ABV = (5 × 500) / 1000 = 2.5 units.
What is a standard alcohol unit?
In the UK, one alcohol unit is 10ml (8g) of pure alcohol. This is the standard measure used by the NHS and health organizations to track alcohol consumption.
Is the alcohol units calculator free?
Yes, our alcohol units calculator is completely free to use. No registration, no fees, and no hidden costs.
Is my data private?
Yes, all calculations are performed locally in your browser. We don't collect, store, or transmit any of your personal information.
What are the recommended alcohol limits?
Limits vary by region: UK: 14 units/week for both men and women, spread over 3+ days. US: Men ≤2 standard drinks/day, Women ≤1 standard drink/day. Canada: Men ≤15 standard drinks/week, Women ≤10 standard drinks/week. Our calculator provides recommendations based on your selected region.
Can I use this on mobile devices?
Absolutely! Our alcohol units calculator is fully responsive and works perfectly on desktop, tablet, and mobile devices.
How do I track my weekly alcohol units?
After calculating units for a drink, click "Add to Weekly Total" to add it to your weekly tracking. The calculator automatically saves your weekly total locally in your browser.
What volume units are supported?
Our calculator supports multiple volume units: milliliters (ml), centiliters (cl), liters, UK pints, and fluid ounces. All units are automatically converted for accurate calculations.
What drink types can I calculate?
You can calculate units for any alcoholic drink: beer, wine, spirits, cider, cocktails, or other beverages. Simply enter the alcohol percentage and volume.
How accurate is the calculator?
Our calculator uses the standard UK formula for alcohol units and is highly accurate. It accounts for different volume units and provides precise unit calculations.
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