Budweiser Alcohol Content
Budweiser is 5% alcohol by volume.2 Its label lists 145 calories and 10.6 grams of carbohydrates per 12 oz.2
A 12 oz can is 1.0 standard drinks, which is what a standard drink of beer is based on. Bud Light is weaker at 4.2%.
Budweiser ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
| Product | Type | ABV |
|---|---|---|
| Budweiser2 | Lager | 5% |
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Budweiser?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 5% ABV, here is how Budweiser adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz can | 5% | 1.0 |
| 16 oz can | 5% | 1.3 |
| 24 oz can | 5% | 2.0 |
| 12-pack | 5% | 12.0 |
| 30-pack | 5% | 30.0 |
Budweiser vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 12 oz can |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Light | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| Natural Light | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| PBR | 4.7% | 0.9 |
| Budweiser | 5% | 1.0 |
| Steel Reserve | 8.1% | 1.6 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Budweiser Does It Take to Get Drunk?
That depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Enter your weight below to see how many 12 oz cans of Budweiser reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Budweiser Alcohol FAQ
What percent alcohol is Budweiser?
Budweiser is 5% ABV.
Is Budweiser stronger than Bud Light?
Yes. Budweiser is 5% and Bud Light is 4.2%, so Budweiser has about a fifth more alcohol per can.
How many calories are in a Budweiser?
The label lists 145 calories per 12 oz, with 10.6 grams of carbohydrates.
How many Budweisers does it take to get drunk?
Each 12 oz can is 1.0 standard drinks. How many it takes depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. The calculator on this page shows your number.
To see how Budweiser affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 25357001000238. Budweiser label, beer, 5% alc./vol.; average analysis per 12 fl oz: 145 calories, 10.6 g carbohydrates. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.