Colt 45 Alcohol Content
Colt 45 Original is 5.6% alcohol by volume, a little stronger than a regular beer.2 Colt 45 High Gravity is 8.5%.3
Colt 45 is often sold in big cans and bottles, so one container can be several drinks. A 24 oz can of the Original is 2.2 standard drinks.
Colt 45 ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Colt 45?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 5.6% ABV, here is how Colt 45 adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz can | 5.6% | 1.1 |
| 16 oz can | 5.6% | 1.5 |
| 24 oz can | 5.6% | 2.2 |
| 40 oz bottle | 5.6% | 3.7 |
At 8.5%, a 24 oz can of Colt 45 High Gravity is 3.4 standard drinks.
Colt 45 vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 24 oz can |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Light | 4.2% | 1.7 |
| Twisted Tea | 5% | 2.0 |
| Colt 45 | 5.6% | 2.2 |
| Colt 45 High Gravity | 8.5% | 3.4 |
| Four Loko | 13.9% | 5.6 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Colt 45 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 24 oz cans of Colt 45 reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Colt 45 Alcohol FAQ
What percent alcohol is Colt 45?
Colt 45 Original is 5.6% ABV. Colt 45 High Gravity is 8.5%.
Is Colt 45 stronger than beer?
A little. At 5.6% it is slightly stronger than a regular 5% beer, and it is usually sold in bigger cans.
How many beers is a 40 oz of Colt 45?
A 40 oz bottle of Colt 45 Original is about 3.7 standard drinks, close to four regular beers.
How many Colt 45s does it take to get drunk?
Each 24 oz can is 2.2 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 Colt 45 affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 23271001000654. Colt 45 Original label, 5.6% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 23271001000663. Colt 45 High Gravity label, 8.5% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.