Gin Alcohol Content
Most gin is 40% alcohol by volume, or 80 proof. Seagram’s Extra Dry, Gordon’s, and Beefeater London Dry are all 40%.2,3,4 Tanqueray London Dry is stronger at 47.3%.5
A 1.5 oz shot of 40% gin is 1.0 standard drink. The same shot of Tanqueray is 1.2.
Gin ABV by Brand
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Gin?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 40% ABV, here is how Gin adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 1.5 oz shot | 40% | 1.0 |
| 2 oz pour | 40% | 1.3 |
| 375 ml bottle | 40% | 8.5 |
| 750 ml bottle | 40% | 16.9 |
| 1.75 L bottle | 40% | 39.5 |
A gin and tonic with a 1.5 oz pour is one standard drink. A martini with 2.5 oz of gin is 1.7, and with Tanqueray it is 2.0.
Gin vs Other Drinks
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Gin 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 shots of gin reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Gin Alcohol FAQ
What percent alcohol is gin?
Most gin is 40% ABV (80 proof). Some, like Tanqueray at 47.3%, are stronger.
Is gin stronger than vodka?
Usually not. Most gin and most vodka are both 40%. A few gins, like Tanqueray, are bottled stronger.
How strong is a gin and tonic?
A gin and tonic with 1.5 oz of 40% gin has one standard drink of alcohol, however much tonic you add.
How many shots are in a 750 ml bottle?
A 750 ml bottle holds about 17 shots of 1.5 oz. A 1.75 L bottle holds about 39.
How many shots of gin does it take to get drunk?
Each 1.5 oz shot 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 Gin affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 24101001000140. Seagram’s Extra Dry Gin label, 40% alc. by vol. (80 proof), 750 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 25325001000201. Gordon’s London Dry Gin label, 40% alc./vol. (80 proof). Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 25135001000350. Beefeater London Dry Gin label, 40% alc. by vol., 750 ml. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.
- TTB COLA 26023001000600. Tanqueray London Dry Gin label, 47.3% alc. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.