Guinness varieties by strength and volume
The alcohol content depends on whether you are drinking standard Draught from a keg or can, or one of the brewery's stronger heritage stouts:
| ABV | UK units | FR verres (10 g) | DK / IT (12 g) | US drinks (14 g) | AU / JP (10 g) | CA / DE (13.45 g) | Grams | kcal | % of UK week (14) | % of FR week (10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.1% | 2.3 | 1.8 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.8 | 1.4 | 18.4 | 130 | 16.6% | 18.4% |
| 4.2% | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 1.3 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 18.8 | 134 | 17.0% | 18.8% |
| 5% | 2.8 | 2.2 | 1.9 | 1.6 | 2.2 | 1.7 | 22.4 | 159 | 20.3% | 22.4% |
| 7.5% | 4.3 | 3.4 | 2.8 | 2.4 | 3.4 | 2.5 | 33.6 | 239 | 30.4% | 33.6% |
You can calculate any custom volume or strength using our free alcohol unit calculator, or see how weekly limits compare across 14 countries.
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Frequently asked questions
How many units in a pint of draught Guinness?
A British imperial pint (568 ml) of Guinness Draught at 4.1% ABV contains 2.3 UK units of pure alcohol (568 × 4.1 ÷ 1000 = 2.33). In Ireland and some pubs serving 4.2% ABV, it contains 2.4 units.
How many calories in a pint of Guinness?
A pint of Guinness Draught contains approximately 210 total calories. About 130 kcal come from the pure alcohol itself (18.4 g), with the remaining calories coming from residual carbohydrates and unfermented roasted barley.
How many pints of Guinness is the 14-unit weekly limit?
Six pints of 4.1% Guinness is 13.98 UK units, sitting just under the Chief Medical Officers' 14-unit low-risk weekly guideline. A seventh pint pushes the total to 16.3 units.
Is Guinness lower in alcohol than regular lager?
Yes. At 4.1% ABV, standard Guinness Draught is slightly lighter than typical premium lagers like Stella Artois (4.6% to 5%) or Peroni (5.1%), which contain between 2.6 and 2.9 units per pint.
How many units in a can of Guinness Draught?
A standard 440 ml widget can of Guinness Draught at 4.1% ABV contains 1.8 UK units of alcohol (440 × 4.1 ÷ 1000 = 1.8). A 500 ml can contains 2.05 units.
