Standard Drinks As Defined By Various Countries
The amount of alcohol is stated in the table in both grams and millilitres. The number of standard drinks contained in 500ml of beer of 5% ABV (a typical large drink of beer) is stated for comparison.
| Country | Mass (g) | Volume (ml) | 500 ml beer contains |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 10 | 12.7 | 2.0 standard drinks |
| Austria | 6 | 7.62 | 3.2 standard drinks |
| Canada | 13.5 | 17.1 | 1.5 standard drinks |
| Denmark | 12 | 15.2 | 1.6 standard drinks |
| Finland | 12 | 15.2 | 1.6 standard drinks |
| France | 12 | 15.2 | 1.6 standard drinks |
| Hungary | 17 | 21.5 | 1.2 standard drinks |
| Iceland | 8 | 10 | 2.5 standard drinks |
| Ireland | 10 | 12.7 | 2.0 standard drinks |
| Italy | 10 | 12.7 | 2.0 standard drinks |
| Japan | 19.75 | 25 | 1.0 standard drinks |
| Netherlands | 9.9 | 12.5 | 2.0 standard drinks |
| New Zealand | 10 | 12.7 | 2.0 standard drinks |
| Poland | 10 | 12.7 | 2.0 standard drinks |
| Portugal | 14 | 17.7 | 1.4 standard drinks |
| Spain | 10 | 12.7 | 2.0 standard drinks |
| UK | 7.9 | 10 | 2.5 standard drinks |
| USA | 14 | 17.7 | 1.4 standard drinks |
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