Wikipedia: History of Alcoholic units

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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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Limits

*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.

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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.

Limits

It 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.

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