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Alcohol by Volume Calculator.

Calculate ABV from ethanol and total beverage volumes.

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ABV: 8 %

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Use Cases

Homebrewing and Winemaking

Determine the final alcohol content of your homebrewed beer or wine by measuring the ethanol volume and total volume.

Example: If you have 50 mL of ethanol in 500 mL of beer, the ABV is 10%.

Craft Cocktail Creation

Calculate the ABV of a custom cocktail by summing the ethanol from each spirit and dividing by the total drink volume.

Example: A cocktail with 30 mL of vodka (40% ABV) and 120 mL total volume has an ABV of 10%.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I use the Alcohol by Volume Calculator?
Enter the volume of pure ethanol in milliliters and the total beverage volume in milliliters. The calculator divides the ethanol volume by the total volume and multiplies by 100 to give you the ABV percentage.
What units does the calculator use?
Both inputs are in milliliters (mL). Ensure you use the same unit for both ethanol and total beverage volume to get an accurate ABV percentage.
Can I use this calculator for any beverage?
Yes, as long as you know the volume of pure ethanol and the total volume of the beverage. It works for beer, wine, spirits, or any mixed drink.

Tips & Common Mistakes

Tips

  • Measure both volumes accurately using a graduated cylinder or measuring cup for precise ABV results.
  • If your beverage contains multiple alcoholic ingredients, sum their ethanol volumes before entering the total ethanol volume.
  • Remember that ABV is a percentage, so the result will be a number between 0 and 100.
  • For non-alcoholic beverages, enter 0 for ethanol volume to get an ABV of 0%.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

  • Using different units for ethanol and total volume (e.g., mL for ethanol and liters for total) without converting.
  • Forgetting to include all sources of ethanol, such as flavorings or extracts, in the ethanol volume.
  • Entering the alcohol percentage of a spirit instead of the actual ethanol volume in mL.

Last updated: August 13, 2026