According to the NHS, 14 units of alcohol is equivalent to:
- 6 pints of average-strength beer (4% ABV)
- 10 small glasses of lower-strength wine (ABV 12%)
- 7 double measures of spirits (40% ABV)
It is important to note that the number of units in a drink is based on the size of the drink, as well as its alcohol strength. For example, a pint of strong lager contains 3 units of alcohol, whereas the same volume of lower-strength lager has just over 2 units. It is recommended that both men and women should not drink more than 14 units of alcohol per week, and if you do drink 14 units a week, you are advised to spread this over three days or more, rather than binge drinking them all at once.