Four Loko Alcohol Content
Four Loko is 13.9% alcohol by volume, and it comes in a 23.5 oz can.2 One can holds about 5.4 standard drinks, about the same as five regular beers.
The can's own Alcohol Facts panel says the same thing in its own way. It counts 4¾ servings of 5 oz per can, with 0.7 oz of pure alcohol in each serving.2
Four Loko ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
Most flavors share the 13.9% malt base. The "No Bubls" boxes and Remix line are made from wine at 12%.
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Four Loko?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 13.9% ABV, here is how Four Loko adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 5 oz (label serving) | 13.9% | 1.2 |
| 200 ml Pregame | 13.9% | 1.6 |
| 23.5 oz can | 13.9% | 5.4 |
| Two 23.5 oz cans | 13.9% | 10.9 |
Four Loko is often drunk like a single beer, but it is closer to a six-pack. Finishing one can in an hour puts many adults over the 0.08% driving limit.
Four Loko vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 23.5 oz can |
|---|---|---|
| Four Loko | 13.9% | 5.4 |
| Wine (a 23.5 oz pour) | 12% | 4.7 |
| Twisted Tea | 5% | 2.0 |
| White Claw | 5% | 2.0 |
| Bud Light | 4.2% | 1.6 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
Does Four Loko Still Have Caffeine?
No. Four Loko originally mixed caffeine with alcohol. In November 2010 the FDA warned its maker that caffeine added to alcoholic malt drinks is an unsafe food additive.6Today's label lists natural and artificial flavors, colors, and sucralose, with no caffeine.2
How Much Four Loko 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 cans of Four Loko reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Four Loko Alcohol FAQ
How many beers is one Four Loko?
About five. A 23.5 oz can at 13.9% is 5.4 standard drinks, and a 12 oz beer at 5% is one.
What percent alcohol is Four Loko?
The regular cans are 13.9% ABV. The wine-based Remix and No Bubls Pregame lines are 12%.
Does Four Loko have caffeine?
Not anymore. The FDA warned the maker in 2010 that caffeine added to alcoholic malt drinks is unsafe, and current labels do not list caffeine.
How much Four Loko does it take to get drunk?
For many adults, one full can is enough to pass the 0.08% legal driving limit. Use the calculator on this page for your weight.
To see how Four Loko affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 24122001000815. Four Loko Sour Galactic Punch label, 13.9% alc./vol., 23.5 fl oz, Alcohol Facts panel. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24152001000126. Four Loko Pregame Sour Galactic Punch label, 13.9% alc./vol., 200 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 24324001000305. Four Loko Pregame Tropic Thunder label, 12% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 26020001000756. Four Loko Remix Lucha Lemonade label, 12% alc./vol. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- FDA. Caffeinated Alcoholic Beverages. U.S. Food and Drug Administration, November 17, 2010 warning letters.