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Alcohol Units Table: Alcohol units by Drink volume

Reference table of alcohol units for Alcohol Units across a range of drink volume values — exact, engine-computed figures you can read off at a glance.

By Dr. Neha Sharma, MBBS, MD (Nutrition) · Updated Jun 2026 · 1 min read

This alcohol units reference table shows the alcohol units for a range of drink volume values, assuming an alcohol by volume (abv) of 5% and a number of drinks of 1. Every figure is computed with the same engine that powers our Alcohol Units Calculator, so the numbers are exact.

Drink volumeAlcohol unitsGrams of pure alcohol
130 ml0.655.1
250 ml1.259.9
380 ml1.9015.0
500 ml2.5019.7
750 ml3.7529.6
1,000 ml5.0039.5
1,500 ml7.5059.2
2,500 ml12.5098.6
3,500 ml17.50138.1
5,000 ml25.00197.3

How to use this table

Find the row closest to your drink volume and read across to the alcohol units. For a value between two rows, the real figure sits between them — or enter your exact numbers in the Alcohol Units Calculator for a precise answer.

Need a value that is not in the table? — the Alcohol Units Calculator does it instantly, for free, with the formula and a worked example built in.

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Frequently asked questions

Each cell is computed with the standard formula using exact arithmetic — the same calculation behind our Alcohol Units Calculator — so every figure is accurate for the stated assumptions.

Yes. The table covers common drink volume values; for any exact figure, enter your own numbers in the Alcohol Units Calculator.

Dr. Neha Sharma · MBBS, MD (Nutrition)

Dr. Neha Sharma is a physician specialising in nutrition and preventive health, with over a decade of clinical experience helping patients understand body metrics and healthy lifestyle targets.