Alcohol - Know Your Units

Find out how many units are in your drinks, to help you stick to your limits.

Did You Know?

• a pint of beer (ABV 4 per cent) contains two units of alcohol

• a double gin and tonic contains two units of alcohol

• a pint of cider (ABV 5.3 per cent) contains three units

• a 250ml glass of wine (ABV 12 per cent) contains three units

• a pint of lager (ABV 5.2 per cent) contains three units

And did you know that if women regularly exceed two to three units a day, or men three to four units, it could add up to a serious health problem?

For example, women who regularly exceed the recommended daily alcohol limit increase their risk of breast cancer by a third.

Units - They All Add Up

Visit the NHS Know Your Units campaign website to help you understand how many units are in your favourite drinks and help you to keep an eye on your intake for the good of your long-term health.

Glass sizes have grown larger and the strength of many wines and beers has increased, so it is no wonder some of us have lost track of our alcohol consumption.

Try the NHS online Units Calculator and take the DrinkCheck Quiz, or call Drinkline on 0800 876 67 78.

Excessive alcohol consumption is proven to play a significant role in the development of numerous diseases, including several cancers, heart disease and stroke.