How many units per week is safe?

UK Chief Medical Officers recommend no more than 14 units per week for both men and women, spread over 3+ days, with at least 2 alcohol-free days. This equates to about 6 pints of average beer.

How long does alcohol take to leave your body?

The liver processes about 1 unit per hour. A person who has drunk 4 units will take approximately 4 hours to eliminate the alcohol — though this varies by weight, sex, and food consumed.

ABV (Alcohol By Volume) is the percentage of the drink that is pure alcohol. Beer: 4–6%. Wine: 11–14.5%. Spirits: 37.5–40%+. Shown on all labelled drinks.

Alcohol Units Calculator

The Alcohol Units Calculator tells you how many standard units of alcohol are in a drink, based on its volume and ABV (alcohol by volume). In the UK, one unit = 10ml of pure alcohol. Health guidelines recommend no more than 14 units per week. Use this to track consumption and make informed decisions.

Drink Volume (ml)

Alcohol Content (ABV %)

Frequently Asked Questions

One UK unit = 10ml (8g) of pure alcohol. A 25ml shot of spirits at 40% ABV = 1 unit. A standard glass of wine (175ml at 13%) = 2.3 units. A pint of 5% beer = 2.8 units.

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