Standard drink
Standard Drink
A Standard Drink (pronounced: /ˈstandərd driŋk/) is a unit of measurement used in many countries to quantify the amount of pure alcohol (ethanol) contained in an alcoholic beverage.
Etymology
The term "Standard Drink" is derived from the standardization of alcohol content in beverages, which allows for a consistent measure across different types of alcoholic drinks.
Definition
In the United States, a standard drink is any drink that contains about 14 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol. This generally amounts to:
- 12 ounces of regular beer, which is usually about 5% alcohol.
- 5 ounces of wine, which is typically about 12% alcohol.
- 1.5 ounces of distilled spirits, which is about 40% alcohol.
However, the definition of a standard drink varies significantly from country to country. For example, in the United Kingdom, a standard drink is 8 grams of alcohol, while in Australia, it is 10 grams.
Related Terms
- Alcohol by volume (ABV): The standard measure used worldwide to quantify the amount of alcohol (ethanol) contained in an alcoholic beverage, expressed as a percentage of total volume.
- Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC): A measure of the amount of alcohol in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage. This is used legally in many countries to define intoxication and thereby to regulate alcohol-related behavior such as driving.
- Alcohol intoxication: A physiological state that occurs when a person has a high level of ethanol in their blood.
- Alcoholism: A broad term for any drinking of alcohol that results in mental or physical health problems.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Standard drink
- Wikipedia's article - Standard drink
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