| Size | US drinks | UK units | Irish | Australian | Canadian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ml bottle | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.6 | 1.6 | 1.2 |
| 375 ml bottle“pint or half bottle” | 8.5 | 15.0 | 12.0 | 12.0 | 8.8 |
| 70 cl bottle (700 ml) | 15.8 | 28.0 | 22.4 | 22.4 | 16.4 |
| 750 ml bottle“fifth” | 16.9 | 30.0 | 24.0 | 24.0 | 17.6 |
| 1 litre bottle | 22.5 | 40.0 | 32.0 | 32.0 | 23.5 |
US drinks: US standard drinks (0.6 fl oz of pure alcohol). UK units: 10 ml of pure alcohol. Irish: standard drinks of 10 g. Australian: standard drinks of 10 g. Canadian: standard drinks of 341 ml of 5% beer.
Shots of tequila in each bottle
How many measures each bottle pours, at any strength. A US shot is 1.5 fl oz (NIAAA), a UK single is 25 ml (NHS) and an Irish single measure is 35.5 ml (HSE).
| Size | 1.5 fl oz US shots | 25 ml UK singles | 35.5 ml Irish measures |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 ml bottle | 1.1 | 2.0 | 1.4 |
| 375 ml bottle“pint or half bottle” | 8.5 | 15.0 | 10.6 |
| 70 cl bottle (700 ml) | 15.8 | 28.0 | 19.7 |
| 750 ml bottle“fifth” | 16.9 | 30.0 | 21.1 |
| 1 litre bottle | 22.5 | 40.0 | 28.2 |
750 ml bottle ("fifth") of tequila at other strengths
Find the % vol or ABV on your label. The numbers are our arithmetic, not typical strengths.
| Strength | US drinks | UK units | Irish | Australian | Canadian |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 35% | 14.8 | 26.3 | 21.0 | 21.0 | 15.4 |
| 38% | 16.1 | 28.5 | 22.8 | 22.8 | 16.7 |
| 40% | 16.9 | 30.0 | 24.0 | 24.0 | 17.6 |
| 45% | 19.0 | 33.8 | 27.0 | 27.0 | 19.8 |
Tequila shots per bottle, by country
A 750 ml bottle of 40% tequila pours 16.9 US shots of 1.5 fl oz, 30.0 UK singles of 25 ml or 21.1 Irish single measures of 35.5 ml. Each of those is about one standard drink or unit in its own country, and the US shot is the biggest because a US standard drink (14 g) holds more alcohol than a UK unit (8 g).
Counting tequila shots in a night
Shots add up in whole standard drinks. Three 1.5 fl oz shots of 40% tequila are 3.0 US standard drinks, and four are 4.0. In UK units, four 25 ml singles of 40% tequila are 4 units.
Our guide to how many drinks is binge drinking shows where four or five standard drinks in one session sit in the official definitions.
Tequila at other strengths
The strength is on the label as ABV or % vol, and tequila below 40% holds a little less alcohol per shot. At 38%, a 750 ml bottle holds 16.1 US standard drinks instead of 16.9. The strength table shows more rows, and the calculator takes any strength.
Work it out for your tequila
The calculator opens on the 750 ml bottle ("fifth") at 40%. Change the size or strength to match yours.
A typical strength is filled in. Check your label.
That is
16.9 US standard drinks
= 30.0 UK units
= 24.0 Irish standard drinks
= 24.0 Australian standard drinks
= 17.6 Canadian standard drinks
Each one is 16.9 × one US standard drink:
Common questions
How many shots are in a 750ml bottle of tequila?
At 40%, a 750 ml bottle holds 16.9 shots of 1.5 fl oz, each one US standard drink by NIAAA's definition, or 30.0 UK singles of 25 ml, each 1 unit.
How many standard drinks are in a shot of tequila?
A 1.5 fl oz shot of 40% tequila is one US standard drink. A 25 ml UK single is 1 UK unit, and a 35.5 ml Irish single measure is one Irish standard drink in the HSE's guide.
How many units are in a 70cl bottle of tequila?
At 40%, a 70 cl bottle holds 28.0 UK units, by the NHS formula: 40 × 700 ÷ 1,000. At 38% it holds 26.6, so check the % vol on the label.
How many units are in a double shot of tequila?
Two 25 ml UK singles of 40% tequila are 2 UK units. Two 1.5 fl oz US shots are 2 US standard drinks, which is 3.5 UK units because the US shot is bigger.
When to get help
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- you feel shaky, sweaty, sick or anxious when you haven't had a drink;
- you find it hard to stop once you start, or you want to cut down and can't;
- drinking is causing problems with your health, work or the people close to you.
Before you stop: It can be very dangerous to stop drinking suddenly if you are dependent on alcohol. If you get withdrawal symptoms, get medical help before you try to stop drinking.
Free, confidential helplines
- United States:SAMHSA National Helpline1-800-662-HELP (4357)Treatment referral and information, 24/7.
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In an emergency, call your local emergency number.
Sources
- What Is A Standard Drink?. National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism (NIAAA). niaaa.nih.gov
- How Many Drinks are in Common Containers?. NIAAA Rethinking Drinking. rethinkingdrinking.niaaa.nih.gov
- Alcohol units. NHS. nhs.uk
- Weekly low-risk alcohol guidelines. Health Service Executive (Ireland). hse.ie
- Canada's Guidance on Alcohol and Health. Canadian Centre on Substance Use and Addiction. ccsa.ca
- Australian Guidelines to Reduce Health Risks from Drinking Alcohol. National Health and Medical Research Council. nhmrc.gov.au
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