In the United States, a “standard drink” (also known as an alcoholic drink equivalent) is defined as any beverage containing 0.6 fluid ounces or 14 grams of pure alcohol. Although the drinks pictured here are different sizes, each contains approximately the same amount of alcohol and counts as one U.S. standard drink or one alcoholic drink equivalent.
| 12 fl oz of regular beer | 8–10 fl oz of malt liquor or flavored malt beverages such as hard seltzer (shown in a 12 oz glass) | 5 fl oz of table wine | 3–4 fl oz of fortified wine (such as sherry or port; 3.5 oz shown) | 2–3 fl oz of cordial, liqueur, or aperitif (2.5 oz shown) | 1.5 fl oz of brandy or cognac (a single jigger) | 1.5 fl oz shot of distilled spirits (gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey, etc.) |
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| 12 fl oz of regular beer | Image
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| 8–10 fl oz of malt liquor or flavored malt beverages such as hard seltzer (shown in a 12 oz glass) | Image
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| 5 fl oz of table wine | Image
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| 3–4 fl oz of fortified wine (such as sherry or port; 3.5 oz shown) | Image
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| 2–3 fl oz of cordial, liqueur, or aperitif (2.5 oz shown) | Image
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| 1.5 fl oz of brandy or cognac (a single jigger) | Image
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| 1.5 fl oz shot of distilled spirits (gin, rum, tequila, vodka, whiskey, etc.) | Image
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The percentage of pure alcohol, expressed here as alcohol by volume (alc/vol), varies within and across beverage types. Although the standard drink amounts are helpful for following health guidelines, they may not reflect customary serving sizes.
