Michelob Ultra Alcohol Content
Michelob Ultra is 4.2% alcohol by volume (ABV). A 12 oz bottle or can holds about 0.8 of a standard drink.
Michelob Ultra is marketed as a light, low-calorie beer, but low calories do not mean low alcohol. It has the same ABV as Bud Light, and only about one-sixth less alcohol than a regular 5% beer.
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Michelob Ultra?
Michelob Ultra has 4.2% ABV, which is 16% 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 | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| 16 oz | 4.2% | 1.1 |
| 24 oz | 4.2% | 1.7 |
| 32 oz | 4.2% | 2.2 |
| 40 oz | 4.2% | 2.8 |
Because it is easy to drink, it is also easy to lose count. Counting by standard drinks, not by cans, is more accurate: five 12 oz Michelob Ultras are about 4.2 standard drinks.
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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 Michelob Ultras 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 Michelob Ultras reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Michelob Ultra Alcohol Content FAQ
What is the alcohol content of Michelob Ultra?
Michelob Ultra is 4.2% alcohol by volume (ABV). A 12 oz serving has about 0.8 standard drinks.
Is Michelob Ultra stronger than regular beer?
No. A regular beer is about 5% ABV, so Michelob Ultra has about 16% less alcohol in the same size serving.
How many standard drinks are in a Michelob Ultra?
A 12 oz Michelob Ultra is 0.8 standard drinks. A 16 oz serving is 1.1 and a 24 oz serving is 1.7. One standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol.
How many Michelob Ultras equal a shot?
About 1.2. A 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof liquor is one standard drink, and a 12 oz Michelob Ultra is 0.8 of one.
How many Michelob Ultras does it take to get drunk?
It depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Over one hour, about 5 Michelob Ultras bring a 160 pound man to 0.08 BAC, and about 4 bring a 160 pound woman there. Enter your own weight in the calculator on this page.
To see how Michelob Ultras affect your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.