In the UK (and ...?) A normal glass of wine or sherry?, a single measure of spirits and a half pint of beer each contain about one unit, or 8g (1/4oz) alcohol. A large glass of red or white wine or half a pint of cider contains about 12g (3/8oz), or one and a half units. However strong lager may contain as much as two units per half pint. |
In the UK a system of alcoholic units is employed for a rough measure of the amount of alcohol in different drinks. |
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*A normal glass of wine or sherry?, a single measure of spirits and a half pint of beer each contain about one unit, or 8g (1/4oz) alcohol. *A large glass of red or white wine or half a pint of cider contains about 12g (3/8oz), or one and a half units. However strong lager may contain as much as two units per half pint. |
It is recommended twenty-one units maximum a week for men and 14 units for women. The difference is accounted for because of the (typically) lower weight and water-to-body-mass-ratio of women. |
LimitsIt is recommended that men drink no more than 21 units and women 14 units a week. The difference between genders is given due to the (typically) lower weight and water-to-body-mass-ratio of women. |