Alcohol Calories Calculator
Calories in your weekly drinks, and what that costs.
Enter your values
Enter the drinks per week you are working with.
Enter the volume per drink in ml.
Enter the abv in %.
Results update instantly as you type — no submit needed. Your values are remembered on this device, and the shareable link reopens the calculator with exactly these numbers.
- Calories per week
- 729 kcal
- Per drink
- 91 kcal
- Units per week (UK)
- 1.6 per drink, 13.2 total
- Yearly fat equivalent
- 4.9 kg
Quick answer
Alcohol supplies 7 kcal per gram; a standard drink is roughly 100-150 kcal before mixers.
calories = ml x ABV% x 0.789 x 7
At a glance
| What it does | Calories in your weekly drinks, and what that costs. |
|---|---|
| Category | Health |
| Inputs needed | Drinks per week, Volume per drink, ABV |
| Main output | Calories per week |
| Formula | calories = ml x ABV% x 0.789 x 7 |
| Cost | Free — no sign-up, no download |
How to use the Alcohol Calories Calculator
- 1Enter how many drinks you have in a typical week.
- 2Set the serving size and strength.
- 3Compare the annual calorie load against your goals.
Inputs explained
- Drinks per week
- Enter the drinks per week you are working with.
- Volume per drink(ml)
- Enter the volume per drink in ml.
- ABV(%)
- Enter the abv in %.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Drinks per week8
- Volume per drink330 ml
- ABV5 %
Results
- Calories per week729 kcal
- Per drink91 kcal
- Units per week (UK)1.6 per drink, 13.2 total
- Yearly fat equivalent4.9 kg
Frequently asked questions
Does alcohol stall fat loss?
It adds calories and suppresses fat oxidation while it is metabolised.
Are spirits lighter?
A 40 ml shot has fewer calories than a pint, but mixers often add more than the spirit.
What do I need to enter into the Alcohol Calories Calculator?
Just 3 values: drinks per week, volume per drink, abv. Every field starts with a realistic example, so you can change one number at a time and watch the result update instantly.
How does the Alcohol Calories Calculator work out the answer?
Alcohol supplies 7 kcal per gram; a standard drink is roughly 100-150 kcal before mixers. It applies the formula calories = ml x ABV% x 0.789 x 7 and shows the working so you can check each step by hand.
Is the Alcohol Calories Calculator free, and do I need an account?
It is completely free with no sign-up, no download and no usage limit. Everything is calculated in your browser, so the numbers you type never leave your device.
Results are estimates for general information. For medical, legal, structural or financial decisions, confirm with a qualified professional.