Standard Drinks Calculator Australia – Count Your Standard Drinks
Use this free standard drinks calculator for Australia to count how many standard drinks are in your beer, wine, spirits or pre-mix. Enter the volume and alcohol percentage and it shows standard drinks, grams of alcohol and kilojoules, and compares your total with the Australian guidelines.
Standard drinks calculator Australia
Pick your drinks and press calculate.
What is a standard drink in Australia?
A standard drink in Australia contains 10 grams of pure alcohol, whatever the type of drink. It is a way to compare drinks, because a glass of wine, a pint of beer and a nip of spirits are different sizes and strengths. This standard drinks calculator for Australia works it out from the volume and alcohol percentage (ABV) on the label, and adds the number of drinks you have.
How to calculate standard drinks
The formula is volume in litres × alcohol percentage × 0.789 = standard drinks. The 0.789 is the density of alcohol in grams per millilitre. Worked example: a 375 mL can of 4.8% beer has 0.375 × 4.8 × 0.789 = 1.4 standard drinks. A whole 750 mL bottle of 13% wine has about 7.7. Many people pour more than they think, so measuring helps.
| Drink | Standard drinks (approx.) |
|---|---|
| Full-strength beer, 375 mL | 1.4 |
| Pint of full-strength beer, 570 mL | 2.2 |
| Glass of wine, 150 mL at 12.5% | 1.5 |
| Spirit nip, 30 mL at 40% | 0.9 |
| Bottle of wine, 750 mL | 7.7 |
Australian alcohol guidelines
The NHMRC Australian guidelines to reduce health risks from drinking alcohol (2020) advise healthy adults to drink no more than 10 standard drinks a week and no more than 4 on any one day. For pregnant or breastfeeding women, and for people under 18, not drinking is the safest choice. The calculator compares your total with these limits.
Alcohol and kilojoules
Alcohol provides 29 kJ per gram, nearly as much as fat, and it comes with no protein, fibre or vitamins. The result above shows the energy from alcohol alone. Mixers, beer carbohydrate and sugar add more. If you track your intake, include drinks in your totals using the calorie calculator and the kJ to calories converter.
Drinking less, and alternatives
- Alternate alcoholic drinks with water, and drink water before you go out.
- Set a limit before you start and stick to it.
- Try a functional drink or something from our drinks range instead.
- Replace fluids and electrolytes the next day with hydration products and plenty of water.
Frequently asked questions
How many standard drinks are in a bottle of wine?
A 750 mL bottle of wine at 12 to 13 percent contains about 7 to 8 standard drinks.
How many standard drinks are in a 375 mL beer?
A 375 mL can or stubby of full-strength beer at 4.8 percent has about 1.4 standard drinks. Mid-strength beer is about 1.0.
Can this calculator tell me if I can drive?
No. Standard drinks do not tell you your blood alcohol level, which depends on many factors. The only safe option is not to drink if you are driving.
What do the Australian guidelines say about drinking?
To keep risk low, healthy adults should have no more than 10 standard drinks a week and no more than 4 on any day. Not drinking is safest in pregnancy and for under 18s.
Is a standard drink the same as a serve?
No. A serve is what is poured and can be more or less than one standard drink. Check the label or use this calculator to find out.
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General information only, not medical advice. This calculator cannot tell you your blood alcohol level or whether it is safe to drive. If you are concerned about your drinking, speak to your doctor or call the National Alcohol and Other Drug Hotline on 1800 250 015.