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What is a unit?

A unit is not the same as a drink. Most alcoholic drinks contain more than one unit.

In many pubs and bars, drinks are being served in larger glasses or amounts, and many drinks are getting stronger. This means that you might be drinking much more than you think.

Beer

• A premium pint of lager, bitter or cider (5%) contains 3 units
• A ordinary strength pint of lager, bitter or cider (3-4%) contains 2 units

Wine

• A large 250ml glass of wine (12%) contains 3 units
• A standard 175ml glass of wine (12%) contains 2 units (Many pubs and bars call this a ‘small’ glass)

Spirits

• A large double measure of spirits (2 x 35ml at 40%) contains 3 units
• A large single measure of spirits (1 x 35ml at 40%) contains 1.5 units
• A small double measure of spirits (2 x 25ml at 40%) contains 2 units
• A small single measure of spirits (1 x 25ml at 40%) contains 1 unit

Alcopops

• A 275ml bottle of alcopop (5%) contains 1.5 units