How many standard drinks is 1 can of beer?
                                
                                
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                                According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), a standard drink in the U.S. contains 0.6 ounces of pure alcohol.  This is the baseline used to determine how many standard drinks is 1 can of beer, though the final count depends heavily on the beer's alcohol by volume (ABV) and the can's size.