Calculate the number of alcohol units in your drinks and track your weekly intake.
Total Units
8.5
61% of weekly limit
Calories
573 kcal
% of Limit
61%
Drinks
1 added
An alcohol unit is a standard measure used in the UK to help people keep track of their drinking. One unit is equivalent to 10ml or 8g of pure alcohol. Since alcoholic drinks come in different strengths and sizes, using units is the easiest way to tell how strong a particular drink is and how much you're consuming.
The official formula is simple: multiply the drink's volume in millilitres (ml) by its alcohol by volume percentage (ABV), and then divide the result by 1,000. This calculator does the maths for you, making it easy to monitor your intake. For a deeper look at your overall health, consider using our BMI Calculator.
The 14 Unit Weekly Guideline
To keep health risks from alcohol to a low level, the NHS advises both men and women not to regularly drink more than 14 units per week. It's also recommended to spread your drinking over three or more days if you regularly drink as much as 14 units a week, and to have several drink-free days each week.
Understanding the numbers can help you make more informed choices about your drinking. Here are some key statistics related to alcohol consumption in the UK. You can also check your Body Fat Percentage with another of our popular health tools.
14 Units
NHS weekly guideline
~2.8 Units
In a 5% pint of beer
~2.3 Units
In a 13% 175ml glass of wine
How to use this Calculator Site tool
Simply add each type of drink you've had. For each one, enter the Alcohol By Volume (ABV) percentage, the volume in millilitres (ml), and the quantity. The calculator will instantly update your total units and show you how that compares to the 14-unit weekly guideline. You can add as many different drinks as you need to get a full picture of your intake.
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