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A standard drink in the U.S. contains approximately 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol, but a 12-ounce beer and a 5-ounce glass of wine both qualify as one standard drink. The key difference lies in their alcohol by volume (ABV), which determines the concentration of alcohol and explains why equal volumes of beer and wine are not equal in alcohol content.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism, a standard drink contains about 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol, yet many people believe some types of alcohol lead to faster intoxication. This article breaks down the science behind whether vodka or beer gets you drunk faster.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a standard drink in the U.S. contains approximately 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol. Using this measure, one 1.5-ounce shot of 40% ABV tequila contains the same amount of alcohol as a 12-ounce beer with 5% ABV, meaning one tequila shot equals a standard beer.