Alcohol Units in a 330 ml Can of Beer (5% ABV)
A 330 ml can of 5% ABV lager contains exactly 1.65 alcohol units.
How to use this tool
- Enter volume and abv in the fields above.
- Results update instantly as you type — or click Calculate.
- Read your alcohol units and the full breakdown beneath it.
A standard-sized beer can is a convenient reference — see how it fits within the recommended 14 units per week guideline.
Frequently asked questions
- What is a UK alcohol unit?
- One unit contains 10 ml (8 g) of pure ethanol. A pint of 5% lager = 2.84 units; a 175 ml glass of 13% wine ≈ 2.3 units.
- What is the NHS weekly guideline?
- The NHS recommends not regularly drinking more than 14 units per week, spread over 3 or more days with some alcohol-free days.