How many ounces is 1 unit of alcohol?
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According to the UK's National Health Service, one unit of alcohol is defined as 10ml (or 8g) of pure ethanol. But across the Atlantic, the US uses a different standard, where one 'standard drink' contains about 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol. Understanding this crucial difference is key to accurately answering how many ounces is 1 unit of alcohol and practicing responsible drinking.
