What is one standard alcohol unit?

One standard alcohol unit (annos) in Finland equals 12 grams of pure alcohol. This corresponds to about 33 cl of beer (4.5%), 12 cl of wine (12%), or 4 cl of spirits (38%).

What are the recommended alcohol limits in Finland?

Finnish health recommendations suggest that men should consume no more than 14 units per week and women no more than 7 units per week. There are also recommendations for no more than 5 units per day for men and 3 for women.

How many calories are in alcoholic drinks?

Alcohol contains 7 kcal per gram — nearly as much as fat. A 33 cl beer contains about 150 kcal, a glass of wine (15 cl) about 120 kcal, and a 4 cl shot of spirits about 90 kcal.

Alcohol Calculator

Calculate alcohol units and calories in your drinks. Add different beverages to see the total units consumed and compare to health recommendations.

Drink type

Volume (ml)

Alcohol (%)

Price (€)

1,5

standard drinks

17,8 g

pure alcohol

📅 Weekly tracker (drinks/day)

Mon

3,0 dr.

Tue

0,0 dr.

Wed

0,0 dr.

Thu

0,0 dr.

Fri

4,4 dr.

Sat

5,9 dr.

Sun

3,0 dr.

16,3

Drinks/week

Limit: 14

38,50 €

Cost/week

167 €

Cost/month

2 002 €

Cost/year

Slightly over16,3 / 14 drinks per week

⚠️ You exceed the recommended limit (14 drinks/wk for men) by 2,3 drinks.

💡 What else could you get for 2 002 €?

5×Monthly grocery basket

3×Gym membership (year)

2×Flight to Thailand (return)

2×New phone

ℹ️ Recommended limits: women max 7 drinks/week, men max 14 drinks/week. One standard drink = 12 g pure alcohol. Alcohol poses health risks even at moderate levels. Help: A-Clinic helpline 0800 98003 (free)

The alcohol calculator helps you picture your weekly drinking in units and estimate what it costs over a year. It makes your own consumption visible from both a health and a money point of view.

How the calculator works and what it’s for▾

How it works

You enter your typical weekly drinking, and the calculator converts it into units and works out the cost over a longer period. Multiply your weekly spend by the weeks in a year and you get a rough annual cost.

This is how even small, regular purchases add up to a surprisingly large yearly figure.

What you enter and get

You enter the drinks and amounts you consume, and the result is your weekly units plus an estimate of the annual cost. The figures give a concrete picture of your overall consumption.

Who it helps

The calculator suits anyone who wants to track their drinking or consider cutting back. It shows clearly how consumption builds up and how much money goes into it.

Good to know

The calculator gives an indicative estimate based on your input, not medical advice. If your drinking worries you, it's worth talking it over with a healthcare professional.

🔄 Reviewed June 2026