Alcohol by volume
Alcohol by volume (ABV) is a standard measure used worldwide to quantify the amount of alcohol (ethanol) contained in an alcoholic beverage, expressed as a percentage of total volume. The ABV standard is used worldwide for all types of alcoholic beverages.
Pronunciation
- IPA: /ˈæl.kə.hɔːl baɪ ˈvɒl.juːm/
Etymology
The term "Alcohol by volume" is derived from the measurement of alcohol content in a liquid by volume, which is a simple and effective method of quantifying the alcohol content.
Definition
Alcohol by volume (ABV) is a standard measure that is used to quantify the amount of alcohol (ethanol) in an alcoholic beverage, expressed as a percentage of total volume. For example, a beverage with 20% ABV is 20% pure alcohol.
Calculation
The ABV is calculated by dividing the volume of pure ethanol in the beverage by the total volume of the beverage and multiplying by 100. For example, if a 1-liter bottle of spirits contains 400 milliliters of pure ethanol, the ABV is 40%.
Related Terms
- Proof: An older measure of alcoholic strength, used in the United States and the United Kingdom.
- Alcohol proof: A measure of the amount of ethanol (alcohol) in an alcoholic beverage.
- Ethanol: The type of alcohol found in alcoholic beverages.
- Alcoholic beverage: A drink that contains a substantial amount of ethanol.
See Also
- Alcohol and health
- Alcohol laws
- Alcohol licensing laws of the United Kingdom
- Alcohol measurement
- Alcohol units
- Alcoholism
- Blood alcohol content
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Alcohol by volume
- Wikipedia's article - Alcohol by volume
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