Standard Drink Calculator
Free standard drink calculator to determine how many standard drinks are in your beverage. Supports USA, UK, Australia, Canada, EU, and Japan standards with calorie and processing time estimates.
Standard Drink Definition: One standard drink in United States contains 14g of pure alcohol
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Calculate Standard Drinks in Any Beverage
Wondering how many standard drinks are in your glass? Our standard drink calculator helps you understand the alcohol content of any beverage. Simply enter the volume and ABV, select your country's standard, and get instant results including calories and estimated processing time.
What Is a Standard Drink?
A standard drink is a measure of alcohol consumption representing a fixed amount of pure alcohol. The definition varies by country: in the USA, one standard drink contains 14 grams (0.6 oz) of pure alcohol, while in the UK it's 8 grams, and in Australia it's 10 grams. This variation reflects different public health guidelines and cultural norms around drinking.
Standard Drink Formula
Standard Drinks = (Volume × ABV × 0.789) ÷ Standard GramsWhy Use a Standard Drink Calculator?
Track Alcohol Intake
Know exactly how much alcohol you're consuming regardless of drink size or type.
Compare Different Drinks
Understand that a large craft beer may contain more alcohol than a glass of wine.
Follow Health Guidelines
Most health organizations provide recommendations in standard drinks per day/week.
Estimate Processing Time
Understand how long it takes your body to process the alcohol you've consumed.
How to Calculate Standard Drinks
Standard Drink Calculator Applications
Health-Conscious Drinkers
Track alcohol intake to stay within recommended guidelines.
Party Hosts
Estimate alcohol consumption when planning drinks for events.
Calorie Tracking
Account for alcohol calories in your daily calorie budget.
International Travelers
Understand drink sizes and alcohol content in different countries.
Frequently Asked Questions
Different countries have developed their own definitions based on local drinking cultures, public health policies, and historical factors. The range spans from 8g (UK) to nearly 20g (Japan). The WHO recommends 10g as an international standard, which many countries have adopted.