A half gallon of liquor, also known as a handle, contains approximately 39 shots. This is based on the standard shot size of 1.5 ounces and the half gallon volume of 1.75 liters (59.2 ounces)
. Note that some sources mention slightly different conversions, such as 42.67 shots for a half gallon (64 ounces), but the most commonly accepted figure for a standard handle is 39 shots
. In summary:
- Half gallon (1.75 L / 59.2 oz) = about 39 shots (1.5 oz each)
