How do I work out how many units of alcohol I drink?
You can work out how many units there are in any drink by multiplying the total volume of a drink (in ml) by its ABV (measured as a percentage) and dividing the result by 1,000. For example, to work out the number of units in a pint (568ml) of strong lager (ABV 5.2%): 5.2 (%) x 568 (ml) ÷ 1,000 = 2.95 units.
How much is 21 units of alcohol per week?
2-3 units a day or approximately 21 units a week. This is the equivalent of two bottles of wine a week.
How many units a week is classed as an alcoholic?
men and women are advised not to drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week on a regular basis. if you drink as much as 14 units a week, it’s best to spread this evenly over 3 or more days. if you’re trying to reduce the amount of alcohol you drink, it’s a good idea to have several alcohol-free days each week.
Is alcohol a unit calculator?
A unit of alcohol can be calculated using the following formula: [Volume (mls) x Alcohol by Volume ABV (%)] / 1000. For example, 250ml of 12% ABV wine will be: [250 x 12 = 3000] / 1000 = 3 units.
Is 25 units of alcohol a lot?
The day after Sally Davies released her report, the US National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism announced the results of its review of alcohol guidelines and maintained the recommendation for men of up to 25 units per week.
What does 1 unit of alcohol look like?
One unit of alcohol (10ml or 8g) is the equivalent to: A single measure of spirits (ABV 37.5%); half a pint of average-strength (4%) lager; two-thirds of a 125ml glass of average-strength (12%) wine; half a 175ml glass of average-strength (12%) wine; a third of a 250ml glass of average-strength (12%) wine.
Who can use the Drinkaware drinks calculator?
The Drinks Calculator can be used by users of any age however as it contains alcohol-related information, it is intended for use by people of the legal drinking age (18 years) or over in Ireland. All nutritional information within the Drinkaware Drinks Calculator is taken from McCance and Widdowson’s The Composition of Foods, 7th Summary edition.
How can I find out what’s in my drinks?
Want to know what’s in your drinks? Easy – just tell us a few things about what you drank and our unit and calorie calculator will work out the number of alcohol units and calories you consumed.
How much does the Drinkaware app cost?
The Drinkaware app is one of the only alcohol tracker apps that is free to download. It’s available from both the App Store for Apple, and Google Play Store for Android. You can access all features of the app for free and there are no hidden costs. Our goal is to help you take control of your drinking habits, not to profit in the process.