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 volume | Alcohol units | Grams of pure alcohol |
|---|---|---|
| 130 ml | 0.65 | 5.1 |
| 250 ml | 1.25 | 9.9 |
| 380 ml | 1.90 | 15.0 |
| 500 ml | 2.50 | 19.7 |
| 750 ml | 3.75 | 29.6 |
| 1,000 ml | 5.00 | 39.5 |
| 1,500 ml | 7.50 | 59.2 |
| 2,500 ml | 12.50 | 98.6 |
| 3,500 ml | 17.50 | 138.1 |
| 5,000 ml | 25.00 | 197.3 |
How to use this table
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