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The following shows an example for 1 standard glass (175ml) of 11% wine.

a) Calculate the UK units

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strength (ABV) x volume (ml) / 1000 = UK units

11 x 175 / 1000 = 1.925 units

b) Calculate the grams of alcohol

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Assume that 1 UK unit = 8g of alcohol

1.925 x 8 = 15.4 g