Drink Equivalence Tool
Standard Drink Calculator
Determine the exact pure ethanol mass and U.S. standard drink count for any serving of beer, wine, spirits, or cocktails. Understand how container size and alcohol percentage dramatically change real intoxication exposure.
Standard Drink CalculatorU.S. NIAAA Standard (14.0g)
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Standard measure: In the U.S., 1 standard drink contains exactly 14.0 grams (0.6 oz) of pure ethanol.
Total Ethanol EquivalentsStandard Single Drink
1.0
1.0 standard drinks per serving
Equals approx. 1.0 standard 12 oz beers (5% ABV)
Total Pure Alcohol14.0 g
Pure Alcohol / Drink14.0 g
Total Liquid Volume12.0 fl oz
Pour Size & ABV Variance: Craft beers (7%–10% ABV) and cocktails contain significantly more ethanol than a standard commercial lager (5% ABV). A 16 fl oz pint of an 8.5% Double IPA equals ~2.3 standard drinks in a single glass.
Common Beverage Ethanol Equivalents
| Beverage Type | Typical Serving | Typical ABV | Pure Ethanol (g) | Standard Drinks |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Regular Beer | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 5.0% | 14.0 g | 1.0 |
| Light Beer | 12 fl oz (355 mL) | 4.2% | 11.8 g | 0.84 |
| Craft IPA Pint | 16 fl oz (473 mL) | 7.0% | 26.1 g | 1.87 |
| Table Wine | 5 fl oz (148 mL) | 12.0% | 14.0 g | 1.0 |
| Distilled Spirits (80 Proof) | 1.5 fl oz (44 mL) | 40.0% | 14.0 g | 1.0 |
| Martini / Cocktail | 5 fl oz (148 mL) | 28.0% | 32.7 g | 2.34 |