๐บ Pure Alcohol Content Calculator
Uses ethanolโs standard specific gravity of 0.8 g/mL.
Enter a drinkโs volume (mL) and alcohol by volume (ABV %) to calculate its pure alcohol content in grams. Useful for comparing against guidelines like Japanโs Ministry of Health recommendation of roughly 20g of pure alcohol per day for moderate drinking.
How to use
- Choose a common drink from the presets, or enter the volume and ABV directly.
- The pure alcohol content (g) is calculated automatically.
FAQ
What formula does this use?
Pure alcohol (g) = volume (mL) ร ABV (%) รท 100 ร 0.8, using ethanolโs specific gravity of approximately 0.8 g/mL.
Why 0.8?
Ethanol (alcohol) has a specific gravity of about 0.8 g/mL. This is the standard coefficient used by public health bodies like Japanโs Ministry of Health for pure alcohol calculations.
What counts as "moderate drinking"?
Japanโs Ministry of Health guideline suggests an average of about 20g of pure alcohol per day, though appropriate amounts vary by individual.