Blood Alcohol Concentration (BAC) Calculator

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BAC is around 0.024%.

It will take around 1.6 hours to reach 0%.

Average individual appears normal

Effects by Blood Alcohol Concentration

BAC (%)BehaviorImpairment
0.001–0.029Average individual appears normalSubtle effects that can be detected with special tests
0.030–0.059Mild euphoria, Relaxation, Joyousness, Talkativeness, Decreased inhibitionConcentration
0.060–0.099Blunted feelings, Reduced sensitivity to pain, Euphoria, Disinhibition, ExtraversionReasoning, Depth perception, Peripheral vision, Glare recovery
0.100–0.199Over-expression, Boisterousness, Possibility of nausea and vomitingReflexes, Reaction time, Gross motor control, Staggering, Slurred speech, Temporary erectile dysfunction
0.200–0.299Nausea, Vomiting, Emotional swings, Anger or sadness, Partial loss of understanding, Impaired sensations, Decreased libido, Possibility of stuporSevere motor impairment, Loss of consciousness, Memory blackout
0.300–0.399Stupor, Central nervous system depression, Loss of understanding, Lapses in and out of consciousness, Low possibility of deathBladder function, Breathing, Dysequilibrium, Heart rate
0.400–0.500Severe central nervous system depression, Coma, Possibility of deathBreathing, Heart rate, Positional alcohol nystagmus
>0.50High possibility of death

BAC Tips

  • Never drive with a BAC above 0%.
  • BAC above 0.08% is illegal for driving in the US.
  • Consult a doctor for health-related alcohol concerns.

Effects by Blood Alcohol Concentration

BAC (%)BehaviorImpairment
0.001–0.029Average individual appears normalSubtle effects that can be detected with special tests
0.030–0.059Mild euphoria, Relaxation, Joyousness, Talkativeness, Decreased inhibitionConcentration
0.060–0.099Blunted feelings, Reduced sensitivity to pain, Euphoria, Disinhibition, ExtraversionReasoning, Depth perception, Peripheral vision, Glare recovery
0.100–0.199Over-expression, Boisterousness, Possibility of nausea and vomitingReflexes, Reaction time, Gross motor control, Staggering, Slurred speech, Temporary erectile dysfunction
0.200–0.299Nausea, Vomiting, Emotional swings, Anger or sadness, Partial loss of understanding, Impaired sensations, Decreased libido, Possibility of stuporSevere motor impairment, Loss of consciousness, Memory blackout
0.300–0.399Stupor, Central nervous system depression, Loss of understanding, Lapses in and out of consciousness, Low possibility of deathBladder function, Breathing, Dysequilibrium, Heart rate
0.400–0.500Severe central nervous system depression, Coma, Possibility of deathBreathing, Heart rate, Positional alcohol nystagmus
>0.50High possibility of death