Alcohol Calorie Calculator: How Many Calories Are You Drinking?
Add your usual drinks each week to see the calories they contribute. The example starts with 7 glasses of wine per week and no other drinks; adjust it to reflect your inputs.
Your weekly drinks
12 oz · 103 calories per drink
12 oz · 153 calories per drink
12 oz · 225 calories per drink
5 oz glass · 125 calories per drink
1.5 oz · 97 calories per drink
1.5 oz spirit · 97 calories per drink
4 oz · 168 calories per drink
6 oz · 143 calories per drink
3.5 oz · 164 calories per drink
Estimated yearly calories
45,500cal
- Per week
- 875 cal
- Per month
- 3,792 cal
Your weekly total is about 3.1 slices of pizza and about 1.3 full meals.
If you cut back by 50%
22,750 fewer calories per year
Estimates based on your inputs. Individual results vary.
How the calculator works
Multiply your weekly count for each drink type by its listed calories, then add the results. A year uses 52 weeks. A month is the yearly total divided by 12. The cutback selector applies the percentage you choose, assuming your drink mix and serving sizes stay the same.
Why alcohol calories add up
Alcohol adds calories, and mixers can add more. Late-night snacking and disrupted sleep can also affect eating habits. The calculator counts the listed drinks only, not snacks or changes in activity. Read more about alcohol calories and weight and wine every night and weight gain.
Calories by drink
| Drink | Serving | Calories |
|---|---|---|
| Light beer | 12 oz | 103 |
| Regular beer | 12 oz | 153 |
| IPA / craft beer | 12 oz | 225 (estimate) |
| Wine | 5 oz glass | 125 |
| Shot of spirits (80-proof) | 1.5 oz | 97 |
| Spirit + diet mixer or soda water | 1.5 oz spirit | 97 |
| Margarita | 4 oz | 168 |
| Mojito | 6 oz | 143 |
| Manhattan | 3.5 oz | 164 |
Craft beer is an estimate because strength varies widely; check the label for your beer.
The weekly food comparisons use 285 calories per pizza slice and 700 per meal.
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FAQ
How many calories are in a glass of wine?
Calories vary with the wine, its strength and your pour. This calculator uses 125 calories for a 5-ounce glass, an approximate reference value from the NIAAA alcohol calorie calculator. Larger pours and sweeter wines can add more.
How many calories are in a beer?
Beer calories vary by serving size, alcohol strength and style. The NIAAA alcohol calorie calculator distinguishes light and regular beer, while craft beer can vary substantially. Check the label or brewery information for your specific beer rather than treating a category estimate as exact.
Which alcoholic drinks have the fewest calories?
Smaller servings, lighter beers and spirits with soda water or a diet mixer can contribute fewer calories than sweet cocktails. Alcohol itself still contains calories, so a low-calorie mixer does not make a drink calorie-free. The NHS guide to calories in alcohol explains how alcohol and added sugar contribute.
Does cutting back on alcohol help you lose weight?
Cutting back can reduce calories from drinks, but it does not guarantee weight loss. What you eat, your activity and your metabolism also matter, and replacing drink calories with other foods changes the picture. The NHS guide to alcohol calories offers general advice on drinking and weight.
Why does alcohol make you gain weight?
Alcohol and sugary mixers can add calories without making a meal more filling. Drinking may also affect food choices, late-night snacking and sleep, but weight gain is not inevitable for every person who drinks. See the NHS explanation of alcohol and weight for more context.
Sources
Calories for beer, wine, spirits and cocktails come from NIAAA's Rethinking Drinking alcohol calorie calculator, using its serving sizes. Craft beer is an estimate.