Drink Informed
Being aware of your alcohol intake is essential to minimizing health risks. Use our standard drinks calculator to stay informed of how much alcohol you are really consuming.
Go to calculatorWhat is a standard drink (unit of alcohol)?
Standard drinks (also known as alcohol units in some countries) are a way to keep track of your alcohol intake. The size of a standard drink can vary greatly from country to country, to see how big a standard drink is for your country you can take a look at this overview.
Why are standard drinks important?
Even though you might think otherwise, 1 glass of beer is not always equal to one standard drink. For example, in the UK one glass of 11 fl. oz (330 mL) of 5% beer equals roughly 1.5 standard drinks. Because of this you might be drinking more than you realize. Having atleast a general idea of how many standard drinks are in your glass already gives you a better picture of how much alcohol you are actually consuming.