Standard Drink Calculator
Standard Drink Calculator
To quickly calculate the number of standard drinks, simply type in the ABV % and the mls.
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UNDERSTANDING STANDARD DRINKS
- A standard drink is a measure of alcohol. In Ireland, one standard drink contains 10 grams of pure alcohol.
- The HSE low-risk weekly guidelines are no more than 11 standard drinks for women and no more than 17 for men, these should be spread out throughout the week, with at least 2 alcohol-free days.
- The number of standard drinks is based on the size of the drink and its alcohol strength, usually shown on labels as alcohol by volume (%ABV). The higher the alcohol strength, the higher the standard drink content.
- It takes your body at least one hour to process one standard drink.
- For reference: a pint = 568mls & a pub measure of spirits = 35.5mls.