Daily unit guidelines
The government's daily unit guidelines for alcohol are different for men and women. Click on either the male or female button below to find out what the guidelines are for you.
Men should not regularly exceed:
3-4 units per day which is equal to
a pint and a half of beer based on 4% ABV
Previous Drink Next DrinkMen should not regularly exceed:
3-4 units per day which is equal to
a large (250ml) glass of wine based on 13% AVB
Previous Drink Next DrinkMen should not regularly exceed:
3-4 units per day which is equal to
a pint and a half of cider based on 4.5% AVB
Previous Drink Next DrinkMen should not regularly exceed:
3-4 units per day which is equal to
3 or 4 glasses of 25ml measures of spirits based on 40% AVB
Previous Drink Next DrinkMen should not regularly exceed:
3-4 units per day which is equal to
3 bottles (275ml) of alcopops based on 4% ABV
Previous Drink Next DrinkWomen should not regularly exceed:
which is equal to 2-3 units per day
a pint of beer based on 4% ABV
Previous Drink Next DrinkWomen should not regularly exceed:
which is equal to 2-3 units per day
a medium (175ml) glass of wine based on 13% AVB
Previous Drink Next DrinkWomen should not regularly exceed:
which is equal to 2-3 units per day
a pint of cider based on 4.5% AVB
Previous Drink Next DrinkWomen should not regularly exceed:
which is equal to 2-3 units per day
2 or 3 glasses of 25ml measures of spirits based on 40% AVB
Previous Drink Next DrinkWomen should not regularly exceed:
which is equal to 2-3 units per day
2 bottles (275ml) of alcopops based on 4% ABV
Previous Drink Next DrinkTo use this feature, please select your gender using the toggle above.
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Page updated: April 2013
Page approved by: Drinkaware medical panel November 2012
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