Dr KK Answers: What is one drink?

What is a standard drink?

For different countries, a standard drink is generally considered as follows

1.       United States: 14 to 15 g alcohol (0.5 to 0.6 fl oz), equivalent to 12 oz (360 ml) beer, 5 oz wine (150 ml), and 1.5 oz (45 ml) of 80 proof liquor.

2. Great Britain: 8 g alcohol or app 24 ml 80 proof liquor. 
3. Japan: 19.75 g alcohol ( app. 60 ml 80 proof liquor. )
4. India 10 grams or app. 30 ml of 80 proof liquor
5. Patiala peg India: 20 grams of alcohol or app. 60 ml 80 proof liquor. .

(Formula 1 ml = 0.8 grams of alcohol)