Tom Wilson Counseling Center

Blood Alcohol Content Calculator

Classroom Exercise

 

How Much is Too Much?

Calculate your BAC (Blood Alcohol Content) based on the quantity of beverages consumed, the alcohol percentage in each drink, your weight, and the time spent consuming the drink.

  1. INPUT FLUID OUNCES CONSUMED
    Typical ounces per serving to the right > >
  2. INPUT YOUR WEIGHT (Lbs)
  3. INPUT ALCOHOL PERCENTAGE IN BEVERAGE
    General Percentage of Alcohol to the right > >
  4. INPUT HOURS CONSUMING DRINK
  5. Click the gray button for results
Fluid Ounces Consumed Percentage of Alcohol
(Input a number,
NOT a range.)
%
Your Weight (Lbs) Hours Consuming Drink
RESULTS:
BAC Percentage
(use this number for completing asssessment)
BAC Analysis
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Help with Percent of Alcohol by Volume:

These are general % Alcohol by Volume so check your labels. Use the higher percentage if you are unsure.

  % Alcohol Ounces per Serving
BEER
Domestic Beer   5.0% 12 oz
Domestic Light Beer   4.5% 12 oz
Other Beers   3-6% 12 oz
WINE
Wine Cooler   4-7% 7 - 10 oz
Table Wine   8-14% 5 oz
White Wine   11-13% 5 oz
Red Wine   11-14% 5 oz
Port Wine   20% 5 oz
Zinfandel   17-23% 5 oz
Syrah   17-23% 5 oz
Vermouth   17-23% 5 oz
Sparkling Wine   12% 5 oz
Champagne   12% 5 oz
HARD LIQUOR
Bourbon   51-79% 1.5 oz
Brandy   40-45% 1.5 oz
Everclear   75-95% 1.5 oz
Gin   38% 1.5 oz
Rum   38-57% 1.5 oz
Tequila   40-50% 1.5 oz
Vodka   35-50% 1.5 oz
Whiskey   40-54% 1.5 oz
Schnapps  

20-40%

1.5 oz