Pacifico Alcohol Content
Pacifico Clara is 4.4% alcohol by volume (ABV). A 12 oz bottle or can holds about 0.9 of a standard drink, a little under a regular 5% beer.
That is the same strength as Modelo Especial and a touch weaker than Corona Extra at 4.6%.
How Many Standard Drinks Are in Pacifico?
Pacifico has 4.4% ABV, which is 12% 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 | 4.4% | 0.9 |
| 16 oz | 4.4% | 1.2 |
| 24 oz | 4.4% | 1.8 |
| 32 oz | 4.4% | 2.3 |
| 40 oz | 4.4% | 2.9 |
Bigger cans add up fast. A 16 oz Pacifico can is about 1.2 standard drinks, and a 24 oz serving is about 1.8.
Pacifico BAC Calculator
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Open the Pacifico BAC Calculator→Pacifico vs Other Popular Beers
| 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 |
| Pacifico | 4.4% | 0.9 |
| Dos Equis Lager | 4.2% | 0.8 |
| Heineken | 5.0% | 1.0 |
| Blue Moon Belgian White | 5.4% | 1.1 |
| 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 Pacificos 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 Pacificos reach each level.
Actual BAC depends on metabolism, food, and time.
Try our BAC calculator for more detailed tracking
Pacifico Alcohol Content FAQ
Is Pacifico stronger than Corona?
No. Pacifico is 4.4% ABV and Corona Extra is 4.6%, so a Corona has slightly more alcohol in the same size bottle.
What is the alcohol content of Pacifico?
Pacifico is 4.4% alcohol by volume (ABV). A 12 oz serving has about 0.9 standard drinks.
Is Pacifico stronger than regular beer?
No. A regular beer is about 5% ABV, so Pacifico has about 12% less alcohol in the same size serving.
How many standard drinks are in a Pacifico?
A 12 oz Pacifico 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 Pacificos equal a shot?
About 1.1. A 1.5 oz shot of 80-proof liquor is one standard drink, and a 12 oz Pacifico is 0.9 of one.
How many Pacificos does it take to get drunk?
It depends on your weight, your sex, and how fast you drink. Over one hour, about 4 Pacificos 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 Pacificos affect your blood alcohol level, use the BAC calculator.