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How much alcohol do I need to drink to have a blood alcohol content of .08 or higher?:
Each person's blood alcohol content from drinking certain amounts of alcohol will vary, depending upon a number of factors. The main factor is your weight. To calculate your blood alcohol content based upon having normal drinks such as a 12 oz. beer, a 4 ounce glass of wine, or a single mixed drink containing a one ounce shot of 100 proof liquor, the following rule of thumb is an illustration.

NOTE: The following table is for illustration purposes only and DOES NOT GUARANTEE or infer any standard to which a person should base their level of intoxication. Each individual is different and must use their own understanding and common sense in determining their alcohol consumption.

DRINKS IN ONE HOUR :: 120 LBS PERSON

ONE = .032

TWO = .064

THREE = .096

DRINKS IN ONE HOUR :: 180 LBS PERSON

ONE = .021

TWO = .042

THREE = .063

FOUR = .084

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