or enter your own
e.g. 375, 568, 750
Shown on the label
NHMRC Guidelines 2020
≤4
Standard drinks on any single day to reduce risk of alcohol-related harm
≤10
Standard drinks per week — with at least 2 alcohol-free days
0
If pregnant, breastfeeding, under 18, or driving
10g
Pure alcohol = 1 Australian standard drink (UK 8g, US 14g)

How many standard drinks in a pint?

A pint of full-strength beer (568ml at 4.8% ABV) contains approximately 2.2 standard drinks. A pint of mid-strength (3.5%) is about 1.6 standard drinks. Here are the most common Australian serving sizes and their standard drink counts:

Drink Volume ABV Std drinks
Pint — full strength beer568ml4.8%2.2
Pint — mid strength beer568ml3.5%1.6
Pint — craft beer (e.g. Stone & Wood)568ml4.4%2.0
Schooner — full strength425ml4.8%1.6
Stubby/can — full strength375ml4.8%1.4
Standard wine glass150ml13%1.5
Spirit nip (pub measure)30ml40%1.0
RTD can (pre-mix)375ml5%1.5

One Australian standard drink equals 10 grams of pure alcohol. The formula is: volume (in litres) × ABV (%) × 0.789 ÷ 10. For example, a pint of beer: 0.568 × 4.8 × 0.789 ÷ 10 = 2.2 standard drinks. Note that a 30ml spirit nip at 40% ABV is exactly 1 standard drink — this is the reference measure used in Australian guidelines.

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