Last updated: March 2, 2026 by Maria Gonzalez

How to Estimate Blood Alcohol Content

Formula

The Widmark formula estimates BAC based on alcohol consumed, body weight, gender, and time. The body metabolizes alcohol at approximately 0.015% BAC per hour.

This is an estimate only. Actual BAC depends on many factors including food intake, medications, hydration, and individual metabolism.

Common use cases:

  • Responsible drinking awareness
  • Understanding impairment levels
  • Educational alcohol safety

Frequently Asked Questions

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Maria Gonzalez

Registered Dietitian, RD, MPH

Maria is a Registered Dietitian with a Master's in Public Health. She focuses on evidence-based nutrition assessment tools including BMI, calorie calculations, and body composition analysis.

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