HOW MANY DRINKS IS THAT?
Here are a few examples of what 14 units could look like:
HOW DOES YOUR WEEKLY DRINKING ADD UP?
It's recommended that you don't drink more than 14 units of alcohol a week, spread out over at least 3 days, to keep the risks from alcohol low. This is the same for both men and women.
But what does that look like for you?
PINTS
568ml at 4% ABV
6 pints of medium strength beer, lager or cider
MEASURES
50ml at 40% ABV
7 double measures of spirits
GLASSES
175ml at 13% ABV
6 medium glasses of wine
What does your 14 units look like?
Whether you like to stick to 'the usual' or prefer to mix and match your drinks, then this tool can help you see what 14 units could look like for you. Just select the drinks you regularly have in a week. Then hit ‘show me’ to see how your 14 units could be split up.
Pints of beer/lager
Glasses of wine
Pints of cider
Liqueurs
Cans of beer/lager
Pre-mixed cans
Glasses of prosecco
Spirits
Bottles of beer/lager
keep count of your drinking days
If you are drinking around 14 units a week, then don't save up all your units for one day. This increases your risk of accidents and injuries. It's safer and healthier to spread out your drinking over at least 3 days, and to have some days without any alcohol.
Here are some ways to split up your alcohol intake over the week to stay that bit healthier. Or to see how many units you've had this week, give our drinks calculator a try.
the mid-week match
the mid-week match
90 Minutes can be a tense time - win or lose. But sticking to a maximum of 2 drinks means you'll stay alert for that all-important victory.
the long weekend
the long weekend
Whether it's a Bank Holiday or impromptu weekend away, stick to one drink with a meal and one as an apertif. That way you'll stave off the hangover too.
the friday payday
the friday payday
Finally! Right?
Rather than splurging on one evening, spread out the units over your week (and save some cash for the rest of the month).
the pub quiz
the pub quiz
When it's 'rounds', it can be hard to keep track of how many everyone's had. Why not make it one person's round each week instead?
SEE HOW YOUR DRINKING REALLY ADDS UP
When it comes to drinking alcohol, almost all of us could do with cutting down. After all, it's not just expensive, alcohol can also increase our risk of bowel, breast and mouth cancers.
Give our drinks calculator a go to see how many units you typically drink in a week - no cheating!
