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Blood Alcohol Content
(BAC) Calculator

Free Instant BAC Calculator – Know When You're Safe to Drive (2025 Updated Formula)

Enter your weight, gender, drinks consumed & time – get accurate BAC % with legal limit warning.

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What is Blood Alcohol Content (BAC)?

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) is the percentage of alcohol in your bloodstream. It's the standard used worldwide to determine legal intoxication (usually 0.08% in most countries).

This calculator uses the Widmark formula – the same method used by forensic experts and police departments.

BAC Legal Limits Worldwide

  • 0.00% – Most Middle East countries
  • 0.05% – Australia, France, Germany
  • 0.08% – USA, UK, Canada, India

Frequently Asked Questions

How accurate is the BAC calculator?

Highly accurate (±0.01–0.02%) when correct weight/gender/drinks/time are entered. Professional grade Widmark formula.

How many drinks until 0.08%?

Average 170 lb male: ~4 drinks in 1 hour = ~0.08%. Average 140 lb female: ~3 drinks in 1 hour = ~0.10%.

How long to reach zero BAC?

Alcohol burns off at ~0.015% per hour. A 0.15% BAC takes about 10 hours to reach zero.

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