Here are some examples of the recommended weekly intake of 14 units of alcohol:
:: 14 single measures of spirits (ABV 37.5%)
:: Seven pints of average-strength (4%) lager
:: Nine and one-third 125ml glasses of average-strength (12%) wine
:: Seven 175ml glasses of average-strength (12%) wine
:: Four and two-thirds 250ml glasses of average-strength (12%) wine
For low-alcohol wines (11% ABV), 14 units equals:
:: Just over one and a half bottles
:: Five 250ml glasses
:: Around seven 175ml glasses
:: 10 125ml glasses
For high-alcohol wines (14% ABV), 14 units equals:
:: One and a third bottles
:: Four 250ml glasses
:: Around six 175ml glasses
:: Just under eight 125ml glasses
For low-alcohol lagers (3.8% ABV), 14 units equals:
:: Just over eight 440ml cans
:: Just over six pints
:: Five and a half 660ml bottles
For high-alcohol lagers (5.2% ABV), 14 units equals:
:: Six 440ml cans
:: Around four and a half pints
:: Just over four 660ml bottles
Here is what one unit of alcohol (10ml) equals:
:: A single measure of spirits (ABV 37.5%)
:: Half a pint of average-strength (4%) lager
:: Two-thirds of a 125ml glass of average-strength (12%) wine
:: Half a 175ml glass of average-strength (12%) wine
:: A third of a 250ml glass of average-strength (12%) wine