How many units are in a bottle of gin?
28units
That is a 700ml bottle at 40% ABV. One UK unit is 10ml of pure alcohol. That is more than the entire weekly guideline of 14 units in one go.
Gin is usually 37.5% to 43%, with navy strength bottlings at 57%. A 700ml bottle at 40% is 28 units, which is two full weeks of the guideline.
Units by size and strength
| Drink | Size | Strength | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle (700ml) of 37.5% | 700ml | 37.5% | 26 |
| Bottle (700ml) of 40%Most common | 700ml | 40% | 28 |
| Bottle (700ml) of 43% | 700ml | 43% | 30 |
| Bottle (700ml) navy strength (57%) | 700ml | 57% | 40 |
| Litre bottle of 40% | 1000ml | 40% | 40 |
How this is worked out
units = volume (ml) × ABV (%) ÷ 1000
For a 700ml bottle at 40% ABV: 700 × 40 ÷ 1000 = 28 units.
Try the unit calculatorThe weekly guideline
The UK Chief Medical Officers advise no more than 14units a week for men and women alike, spread over three days or more, with several drink-free days. Drinking a week's worth in one session carries its own risks, separate from the weekly total.
If you drink heavily every day, stopping suddenly can be dangerous. Speak to your GP before cutting down sharply.
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