Having a drink also means knowing what’s in it.

The Calcoholator is an educational tool designed to estimate your blood alcohol level to help you stay in control of your drinking.

Set your baseline using the Standard Drink Pourer, then follow the steps below :

1 Your sex
Men and women metabolize alcohol differently for biological reasons. Your sex is therefore taken into account when calculating how the alcohol you drink is metabolized. ?
2 Your weight
3 Your drink
What is a standard drink?
%
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4 You want to know your blood alcohol level at
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* The blood alcohol level of drivers under the age of 22, learner drivers, holders of a probationary license, and professional drivers transporting passengers (buses, minibuses, taxis) must be 0 g. Additionally, the blood alcohol level of heavy vehicle drivers must be below 0.05 g/100 ml.

Did you know?

On average, the body eliminates about one standard drink per hour, or roughly 0.015mg per hour. There is no quick fix or shortcut to speed up this biological process. Only time can lower your blood alcohol concentration.

Drinking water can help prevent dehydration. Coffee or a shower may help you feel more awake or refreshed, but they do not reduce the amount of alcohol in your blood.

The effects of alcohol consumption on your health

Many scientific studies have shown a clear link between alcohol consumption and more than 60 health conditions, including cardiovascular disease, digestive disorders, cirrhosis and certain mental health conditions. Regular alcohol consumption, whether beer, wine, spirits or fortified wines, can increase the risk of developing certain cancers, including breast cancer, esophageal cancer and cancers of the mouth, pharynx and larynx. In some cases, the risk can increase with as little as one drink per day. Combining alcohol and tobacco further increases the risk of mouth and throat cancers.

Understanding these risks can help you make informed choices for your health and well-being.


Please Note

This tool is intended for educational and awareness purposes only. It demonstrates how standard drink equivalents and alcohol content (% ABV) vary depending on the type of beverage consumed. Any difference between your input and the actual composition of your drink will affect the accuracy of the results. Because of these variations—along with individual factors like personal tolerance and metabolism—this tool cannot predict your actual blood alcohol concentration (BAC) or your fitness to drive. The Calcoolateur is not a substitute for an official breathalyzer and holds no legal standing.

Never drive or operate machinery after consuming alcohol. In Quebec, selling alcohol to anyone under 18 is illegal. The law enforces a strict zero-tolerance policy (0% BAC) for drivers under 22 or those with a learner’s/probationary license. For drivers aged 22 and older, the legal limit is below 0.08% BAC (80 mg/100 ml).

Standard Drink Pourer

Calculating the type, percentage and quantity of alcohol makes it easier to track your consumption.

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