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Blood Alcohol Calculator

BAC Calculator

1 standard drink = 12oz beer (5%), 5oz wine (12%), or 1.5oz spirits (40%)

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What is Blood Alcohol Calculator?

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A Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) calculator estimates alcohol concentration in the blood using the Widmark formula. BAC is affected by drinks consumed, time elapsed, body weight, and sex.

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Formula

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f(x)BAC = (Alcohol grams) / (Body weight kg × r) × 100 − (0.015 × hours), where r=0.68 (male), 0.55 (female)

Variable Legend

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SymbolImeEnotaOpis
BACBlood Alcohol Content%—
AAlcohol consumedgrams—
WBody weightkg—
rDistribution ratio—0.68 male, 0.55 female

How to Blood Alcohol Calculator

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  1. 1BAC = (Alcohol consumed in grams) / (Body weight in g × r) − (0.015 × hours)
  2. 2r = 0.68 for men, 0.55 for women (body water distribution)
  3. 3Standard UK unit = 8g alcohol; US standard drink = 14g
  4. 4Legal UK driving limit: 80mg/100mL blood (0.08%)

Worked Examples

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Example 1
Given:2 pints beer (4.5%), 80kg male, 1 hour
Rezultat:Alcohol ≈ 45.4g; BAC ≈ 45.4/(80,000×0.68) − 0.015 ≈ 0.068%

Real-World Applications

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Driving safety assessment

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Medical emergency response

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Occupational health screening

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Legal evidence in DUI cases

BAC Effects

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BAC %Effects
0.02–0.05Mild relaxation, slight impairment
0.06–0.10Impaired judgement, legal limit in many countries
0.11–0.20Significant impairment, slurred speech
0.20+Severe impairment, risk of blackout or death

Frequently Asked Questions

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Why do women get drunk faster?

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Women have lower body water % (r=0.55 vs 0.68 for men) and typically lower body weight, concentrating alcohol more.

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What's the UK legal driving limit?

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80 mg/100 mL blood (0.08% BAC) in England/Wales/Scotland. Scotland's limit is lower: 50 mg/100 mL.

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Can food affect BAC calculation?

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Food slows absorption but doesn't reduce total BAC. It delays peak BAC by 30-60 minutes.

Regional Guides

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UK▾
80 mg/100 mL (0.08%) England/Wales; 50 mg/100 mL (0.05%) Scotland
USA▾
80 mg/100 mL (0.08%) federal limit; 0.04% for commercial drivers
Australia▾
50 mg/100 mL (0.05%) general; 0% for learner/novice drivers

References

For informational purposes only. This tool is not a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Always consult a qualified healthcare professional.
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Reviewed October 2026
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