ABV Calculation:
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ABV (Alcohol By Volume) is a standard measure of how much alcohol is contained in a given volume of an alcoholic beverage. It is expressed as a percentage of total volume.
The calculator uses the ABV equation:
Where:
Explanation: The equation calculates the percentage of alcohol in the total drink volume by summing all alcohol components and dividing by the total volume.
Details: Knowing the ABV of mixed drinks helps with responsible alcohol consumption, standard drink counting, and understanding the strength of cocktails.
Tips: Enter all alcohol volumes separated by commas (e.g., "30, 15, 20" for multiple components) and the total drink volume in milliliters.
Q1: What's considered a standard drink?
A: In the US, a standard drink contains about 14 grams of pure alcohol, typically found in 12 oz of beer (5% ABV), 5 oz of wine (12% ABV), or 1.5 oz of spirits (40% ABV).
Q2: How accurate is this calculation?
A: The calculation is mathematically accurate for the volumes provided, but actual ABV may vary slightly due to temperature and mixing effects.
Q3: Can I use this for homemade cocktails?
A: Yes, this calculator works well for both professional and homemade mixed drinks.
Q4: What if my drink contains non-alcoholic mixers?
A: Include only the alcoholic components in the alcohol volumes field, but include all liquid in the total volume.
Q5: How does ABV relate to proof?
A: In the US, proof is twice the ABV percentage (e.g., 40% ABV = 80 proof).