Recommended Safe Limits of Alcohol Units

According to NHS adults should not regularly exceed 2 – 3 units per day (for women) and 3 – 4 units per day (for men)?

It means that for instance 1 and half drink containing 50 ml spirit will be the limit for women while 2 of the same drinks for men.

Large glass of wine will have 2.2 units which is already almost a daily limit for women.

Small / 330 ml bottle of stronger 8% beer has 2.6 units.

And don’t forget that all those yummy boozy desserts count, too.

Additionally we all need at least 2 alcohol-free days per week.

what are the recommended alcohol units for men women

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Spirits (40%)

  • 25 ml = 1 unit
  • 35 ml = 1.4 units
  • 50 ml – 2 units

bottle of wine with cheese and crackers

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Wine (12.5%)

  • 125 ml (small  wine glass) = 1.6 units
  • 175 ml (large wine glass) = 2.2 units
  • 250 ml (regular cup / glass) = 3.4 units

different types of beer and cider

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Lager (4%)

  • ½ pint / 284 ml = 1.1 units
  • 1 pint / 568 ml = 2.2 units

Lager (8%)

  • 330 ml (small beer bottle) = 2.6 units

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