Alcohol Calories Calculator
Instantly calculate the calories in your favourite alcoholic drinks. Free, accurate calorie estimator for beer, wine, spirits, and cocktails based on volume and ABV.
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Select your drink type, serving size, and alcohol strength below to get an instant, data-driven estimate of the total calorie content.
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Calorie Estimate
Projected energy content
Common Drink Calorie Benchmarks
Typical calorie counts for standard servings of popular alcoholic beverages in the UK.
| Drink Type | Standard Serving | Avg ABV | Est. Calories |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Lager | Pint (568ml) | 4.0% – 5.0% | 180 – 215 kcal |
| Medium White Wine | 175ml Glass | 12.0% | ~135 kcal |
| Vodka & Diet Tonic | Single (25ml) + 150ml | 40.0% | ~65 kcal |
| Vodka & Regular Tonic | Single (25ml) + 150ml | 40.0% | ~135 kcal |
| Apple Cider | Pint (568ml) | 4.5% – 5.0% | 200 – 230 kcal |
| IPA / Craft Beer | Pint (568ml) | 6.0% – 7.0% | 250 – 300 kcal |
Alcohol Calories FAQ
Everything you need to know about counting calories in alcoholic beverages.
Pure alcohol contains approximately 7 calories per gram, which is almost as calorie-dense as pure fat (9 calories per gram). The total calories in a drink depend on its volume, Alcohol By Volume (ABV), and any added sugars or mixers.
Straight spirits (like vodka, gin, or tequila) mixed with a zero-calorie diet mixer (like soda water or diet tonic) have the fewest calories, typically around 60-70 calories per single (25ml) measure.
Yes. Since a significant portion of a beer’s calories comes from the alcohol itself, reducing the ABV directly reduces the calorie count. Many ‘light’ beers contain 30-50% fewer calories than standard lagers.
Cocktails often combine multiple shots of spirits with sugary syrups, fruit juices, cream, or regular sodas. These added carbohydrates and sugars can easily double or triple the calorie count of the base alcohol.