Busch Light Alcohol Content
Busch Light is 4.1% alcohol by volume.2 Its label lists 95 calories and 3.2 grams of carbohydrates per 12 oz.2
A 12 oz can is 0.8 standard drinks, a little less than a regular 5% beer.
Busch Light ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
| Product | Type | ABV |
|---|---|---|
| Busch Light2 | Beer | 4.1% |
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Busch Light?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 4.1% ABV, here is how Busch Light adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz can | 4.1% | 0.8 |
| 16 oz can | 4.1% | 1.1 |
| 25 oz can | 4.1% | 1.7 |
| 12-pack | 4.1% | 9.8 |
| 30-pack | 4.1% | 24.6 |
Because each can is a bit under one drink, it is easy to lose count. Six cans is about five standard drinks.
Busch Light vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 12 oz can |
|---|---|---|
| Busch Light | 4.1% | 0.8 |
| Bud Light | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| PBR | 4.7% | 0.9 |
| Regular beer | 5% | 1.0 |
| Colt 45 | 5.6% | 1.1 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Busch Light 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 Busch Light reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Busch Light Alcohol FAQ
What percent alcohol is Busch Light?
Busch Light is 4.1% ABV.
Is Busch Light weaker than Bud Light?
Slightly. Busch Light is 4.1% and Bud Light is 4.2%, so they are almost the same.
How many calories are in Busch Light?
The label lists 95 calories per 12 oz, with 3.2 grams of carbohydrates.
How many Busch Lights does it take to get drunk?
Each 12 oz can is 0.8 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 Busch Light affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 24211001000716. Busch Light label, beer, 4.1% alc./vol.; average analysis per 12 fl oz: 95 calories, 3.2 g carbohydrates. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.