The definition of 'a unit of alcohol' differs depending on which
country is being talked about. For example: One unit of alcohol
is defined as containing 10ml or 8g of pure alcohol; the amount
of alcohol the average adult can process within an hour. This
equates to: - 1 unit per percentage point abv in one litre of
drink - Approximately a half (imperial) pint (284ml) of 3.5% abv
drink (0.994 units) - 83.¯3ml of 12% abv wine (175ml=2.1 units,
250ml=3 units) - 25ml measure of 40% abv spirit A standard drink
is defined as containing 0.6 fluid ounce (17.05ml) or 14.0g of
pure alcohol. This equates to - 12-ounces of 5% abv beer. -
8-ounces of 7.5% abv malt - 5-ounces of 12% abv wine. -
1.5-ounces (44.3ml) or a “shot” of 40% abv distilled spirits or
liquor. A standard drink is defined as containing 12.5ml or 10g
of pure alcohol. This equates to - 375 ml bottle or can of 3.¯3%
abv lager/beer. - 104 ml of 12% abv wine (100ml~=1 unit, 1.50ml
~= 1.44 units) - ~30ml measure of 40% abv spirit (0.96 units) A
standard drin