Natural Light Alcohol Content
Natural Light, often called Natty Light, is 4.2% alcohol by volume.2 Its label lists 95 calories and 3.2 grams of carbohydrates per 12 oz.2
A 12 oz can is 0.8 standard drinks. That is the same strength as Bud Light and a little weaker than a regular 5% beer.
Natural Light ABV by Version
These strengths are printed on labels approved by the federal Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau (TTB):
| Product | Type | ABV |
|---|---|---|
| Natural Light2 | Beer | 4.2% |
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Natural Light?
One U.S. standard drink is 14 grams of pure alcohol, the amount in a 1.5 oz shot of 40% liquor.1 At 4.2% ABV, here is how Natural Light adds up:
| Serving | ABV | Standard drinks |
|---|---|---|
| 12 oz can | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| 16 oz can | 4.2% | 1.1 |
| 24 oz can | 4.2% | 1.7 |
| 12-pack | 4.2% | 10.1 |
| 30-pack | 4.2% | 25.2 |
Each can is a bit under one drink, so it is easy to lose count. Six cans is about five standard drinks.
Natural Light vs Other Drinks
| Drink | Typical ABV | Standard drinks per 12 oz can |
|---|---|---|
| Busch Light | 4.1% | 0.8 |
| Natural Light | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| Bud Light | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| PBR | 4.7% | 0.9 |
| Budweiser | 5% | 1.0 |
To count any mix of drinks, use the standard drink calculator.
How Much Natural Light 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 12 oz cans of Natural Light reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Natural Light Alcohol FAQ
What percent alcohol is Natty Light?
Natural Light is 4.2% ABV.
Is Natural Light stronger than Busch Light?
Barely. Natural Light is 4.2% and Busch Light is 4.1%.
How many calories are in Natural Light?
The label lists 95 calories per 12 oz, with 3.2 grams of carbohydrates.
How many Natty Lights does it take to get drunk?
Each 12 oz can is 0.8 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 Natural Light affects your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.
Sources
- NIAAA. What is a standard drink?
- TTB COLA 26302001000408. Natural Light label, beer, 4.2% alc./vol.; average analysis per 12 fl oz: 95 calories, 3.2 g carbohydrates. Alcohol and Tobacco Tax and Trade Bureau, public COLA registry.