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A SD in Ireland contains 10 grams of pure alcohol, regardless of the type of alcoholic drinks. For example, a half pint of normal beer, a small glass of wine or a bar measure of spirits all contain one SD.
In Ireland, one standard drink contains 10 grams of pure alcohol. The HSE low-risk weekly guidelines are no more than 11 standard drinks for women and no more than 17 for men, these should be spread out throughout the week, with at least 2 alcohol-free days.
Using our drinks calculator is easy. Simply enter the type and amount of drinks you consumed during the week, and our tool will calculate the amount of pure alcohol you have consumed and how it relates to the HSE low-risk weekly guidelines.
The recommended weekly low-risk alcohol guidelines are less than: 11 standard drinks for women. 17 standard drinks for men. Drinks should be spread out over the week. Have 2 to 3 alcohol-free days per week. Drink no more than 6 standard drinks on any 1 occasion.
What is a Standard Drink? In Ireland a Standard Drink has about 10 grams of pure alcohol in it. In the UK a Standard Drink, also called a unit of alcohol, has about 8 grams of pure alcohol. Here are some examples of a standard drink: A pub measure of spirits (35.5ml) A small glass of wine (12.5% volume) A half pint of normal beer.
Use our drinks calculator to find out how your drinking affects your health, wallet and weight at HSE.ie.
The alcohol content or alcoholic strength of a drink is shown on the label as alcohol by volume (% ABV). A 5% ABV means 5 parts ethanol (alcohol) to 95 parts water.
