Quick example: a 750 mL bottle at 12% ABV contains about 71 g of pure alcohol—roughly 5.1 US standard drinks, 7.1 Australian standard drinks, or 8.9 UK units.
Common 750 mL wine bottle examples
| Wine strength | Pure alcohol | US drinks (14 g) | Australia (10 g) | UK units (8 g) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11.5% ABV | 68.0 g | 4.9 | 6.8 | 8.5 |
| 12.5% ABV | 73.9 g | 5.3 | 7.4 | 9.2 |
| 14.5% ABV | 85.8 g | 6.1 | 8.6 | 10.7 |
These are estimates from volume × ABV × alcohol density (0.789 g/mL). They describe the alcohol in the entire bottle, not a measure of a person's BAC or impairment.
Why the number changes
Wine bottle sizes and ABVs vary. A lower-strength 750 mL wine and a stronger 750 mL wine can differ by more than one US standard drink. Check the label instead of relying on a category average.
Different countries also use different reference amounts. A standard drink is 14 g in the US and 10 g in Australia, while the UK uses 8 g alcohol units. See the full alcohol units by country comparison.
Calculate your exact bottle
Enter the bottle volume and label ABV in the standard drinks per container calculator. For an Australia-specific result, use the Australia standard drinks calculator.