Corona Extra Alcohol Content
Corona Extra is 4.6% alcohol by volume (ABV). A 12 oz Corona holds about 0.9 of a standard drink, a little under a regular 5% beer.
Corona Light and Corona Premier are both 4.0% ABV, about 0.8 of a standard drink per 12 oz. The figures here are for the U.S. versions, so check the label if you bought your Corona somewhere else.
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Corona Extra?
Corona Extra has 4.6% ABV, which is 8% less alcohol than a regular 5% beer in the same size glass. Here is how many standard drinks you get by serving size:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz | 4.6% | 0.9 |
| 16 oz | 4.6% | 1.2 |
| 24 oz | 4.6% | 1.8 |
| 32 oz | 4.6% | 2.5 |
| 40 oz | 4.6% | 3.1 |
Corona Beers and Their ABV
| Beer | ABV | Standard drinks per 12 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Corona Extra | 4.6% | 0.9 |
| Corona Light | 4.0% | 0.8 |
| Corona Premier | 4.0% | 0.8 |
The serving size matters more than the brand. A 24 oz serving of Corona Extra is 1.8 standard drinks, close to two regular beers.
Corona Extra BAC Calculator
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| Beer | ABV | Standard drinks per 12 oz |
|---|---|---|
| Bud Light | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| Michelob Ultra | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| Corona Extra | 4.6% | 0.9 |
| Modelo Especial | 4.4% | 0.9 |
| Average light beer | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| Regular beer | 5.0% | 1.0 |
For more brands, see our guide to beer alcohol percentage by type and brand. To count any drink, use the standard drink calculator.
How Many Coronas 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 Coronas reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Corona Extra Alcohol Content FAQ
How much alcohol is in Corona Light?
Corona Light is 4.0% ABV, so a 12 oz bottle is about 0.8 of a standard drink. Corona Extra is 4.6%.
What is the alcohol content of Corona Extra?
Corona Extra is 4.6% alcohol by volume (ABV). A 12 oz serving has about 0.9 standard drinks.
Is Corona Extra stronger than regular beer?
No. A regular beer is about 5% ABV, so Corona Extra has about 8% less alcohol in the same size serving.
How many standard drinks are in a Corona Extra?
A 12 oz Corona Extra is 0.9 standard drinks. A 16 oz serving is 1.2 and a 24 oz serving is 1.8. One standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol.
How many Coronas equal a shot?
About 1.1. A 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof liquor is one standard drink, and a 12 oz Corona Extra is 0.9 of one.
How many Coronas does it take to get drunk?
It depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Over one hour, about 4 Coronas bring a 160 pound man to 0.08 BAC, and about 3 bring a 160 pound woman there. Enter your own weight in the calculator on this page.
To see how Coronas affect your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.