Alcohol Calories Calculator
Calories in your weekly drinks, and what that costs.
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Results
- Calories per week
- 729 kcal
- Per drink
- 91 kcal
- Units per week (UK)
- 1.6 per drink, 13.2 total
- Yearly fat equivalent
- 4.9 kg
Quick answer
Alcohol supplies 7 kcal per gram; a standard drink is roughly 100-150 kcal before mixers.
calories = ml x ABV% x 0.789 x 7
How to use the Alcohol Calories Calculator
- 1Enter how many drinks you have in a typical week.
- 2Set the serving size and strength.
- 3Compare the annual calorie load against your goals.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Drinks per week8
- Volume per drink330 ml
- ABV5 %
Results
- Calories per week729 kcal
- Per drink91 kcal
- Units per week (UK)1.6 per drink, 13.2 total
- Yearly fat equivalent4.9 kg
Frequently asked questions
Does alcohol stall fat loss?
It adds calories and suppresses fat oxidation while it is metabolised.
Are spirits lighter?
A 40 ml shot has fewer calories than a pint, but mixers often add more than the spirit.
About this calculator
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