Tag: Wine vs shots

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), a standard drink contains approximately 14 grams (0.6 ounces) of pure alcohol. Based on this metric, one standard 5-ounce glass of 12% ABV wine is equivalent to one 1.5-ounce shot of 80-proof (40% ABV) liquor.

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, a standard drink in the U.S. contains approximately 0.6 fluid ounces of pure alcohol. This makes it possible to determine how many glasses of wine equal a shot, but the answer depends on the alcohol by volume (ABV) of each beverage. Understanding this equivalency is crucial for monitoring alcohol intake and promoting responsible drinking.

According to the National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA), one standard drink contains about 14 grams (or 0.6 fluid ounces) of pure alcohol. This means that, based on alcohol content, one 1.5-ounce shot of 40% ABV liquor is equivalent to one 5-ounce glass of 12% ABV wine.