Talk:Unit of alcohol

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The statement that one unit corresponds to 8g equal to 1/4 oz must be incorrect. 1 oz (UK) is appr. 30 ml, 1/4 is 7.5 ml, which weighs 6g.

I think the ounce referred to there is one of weight (probably Avoirdupois, or however that word is spelled). So 8 g would be pretty close to it, then, at 7.087 g/oz. And it's probably been converted from grams to ounce, rather than the other way around, and 1/4 oz is easier to comprehend (for those using pesky non-decimal measuring systems) than 0.2822 oz. -- John Owens 05:59 Apr 10, 2003 (UTC)

[edit] USA

Does anyone know about American systems (if there is one, how it's employed) for alcoholic units?

Thanks SableSynthesis 22:00, 6 Nov 2003 (UTC)~

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[edit] Please relate to everyday American units

The quantities described are difficult to relate to real life, especially for the non-metric USA. People aren't conscious of drinking 175 ml of wine. Possibly add pictures of actual wine glasses in typical sizes, filled to a certain level, and show how many units are in each. Are white and red wines similar? For beer, people typically drink 12-ounce cans. I've never heard anyone refer to a half-pint of beer. For spirits, you mention a measure without saying what it is. The large end of an American shot-glass is one ounce. Please relate units of alcohol to ounces of liquor. This could be useful information if it were expressed in more practical units.