How many units are in a bottle of vodka?
26units
That is a 700ml bottle at 37.5% ABV. One UK unit is 10ml of pure alcohol. That is more than the entire weekly guideline of 14 units in one go.
A standard UK spirits bottle is 700ml. At 37.5% that is well over a fortnight of the weekly guideline in a single bottle, which is worth knowing if a bottle is lasting you a few days.
Units by size and strength
| Drink | Size | Strength | Units |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bottle (700ml) of 37.5%Most common | 700ml | 37.5% | 26 |
| Bottle (700ml) of 40% | 700ml | 40% | 28 |
| Litre bottle of 37.5% | 1000ml | 37.5% | 38 |
| Half bottle (350ml) of 37.5% | 350ml | 37.5% | 13 |
| Miniature (50ml) of 37.5% | 50ml | 37.5% | 1.9 |
If a 700ml bottle of spirits is lasting you a week or less on your own, that is roughly 26 units and worth raising with your GP.
How this is worked out
units = volume (ml) × ABV (%) ÷ 1000
For a 700ml bottle at 37.5% ABV: 700 × 37.5 ÷ 1000 = 26 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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