Responsible or low risk:
Level at which drinking is unlikely to cause health problems

MEN
3 units per day, with a maximum of 21 units per week spread throughout the week (including at least 2 alcohol free days per week)

WOMEN
2 units per day with a maximum of 14 units per week spread throughout the week (including at least 2 alcohol-free days per week)

Hazardous or increased risk:
Level at which there is an increasing risk of problems such as raised blood pressure, stroke, liver cirrhosis

MEN
3-7 units per day, or 22-49 units/week

WOMEN
2-5 units per day, or from 15-35 units/week

Harmful or definitely dangerous:
Sustained drinking at this level is likely to cause physical, mental, social problems

MEN
7+ units per day, or 50+ units per week

WOMEN
5+ units per day, or 35+ units per week

Beers, lagers, cider

Ordinary strength (3.5 or 4% ABV)
1 pint = 2 units
1 large can (500 ml) = 2 units

Extra Strong beers, lagers, cider

Extra strong (8 or 9 % ABV)
1 pint = 4 units 1 can = 4 units

Table Wine

1 small glass white (8 or 9% ABV) = 1 unit

1 small glass red (11 or 12% ABV) = 1.5 units

1 large glass (175 ml) red (12%) = 2 units

1 bottle = 7-10 units

1x 75 cl bottle of 12% proof red = 9 units

1x 75 cl bottle of 9% proof white = 7 units

1 unit = 8 g or 10ml (1 cl) of pure alcohol

ABV = Percentage of Alcohol by Volume

Spirits
1x standard measure = 1 unit
1x 75cl bottle of spirits = 28 units