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BAC Calculator — Widmark Formula, Custom ABV & Impairment Guide

Estimate your blood alcohol concentration using the Widmark formula with custom ABV support for craft beer, wine, and liquor.

✓ Formula verified: May 2026For informational purposes only
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Estimated Blood Alcohol Concentration
0.050% BAC

Impairment Level

Moderate impairment — slowed reaction time, reduced judgment

Peak BAC (Before Metabolism)

0.080% BAC

Estimated Time Until Sober (0.00% BAC)

~4 hours (≈ 201 minutes)

Time Until Under Legal Limit (0.08%)

At or under 0.08% — still, do not drive

Standard Drinks Consumed

3 drink(s) at 5% ABV · ~42 g alcohol (custom)

Formula

Widmark Equation (ρ=0.68, ABV 5%, β=0.015/hr)

What if your body weight changes? 153 → 0.059% BAC · 170 → 0.050% BAC · 187 → 0.043% BAC

Scenario Comparison

Conservative (5%)
$16,470.09
$6,470.09 interest
Your scenario (7%)
$20,096.61
$10,096.61 interest
Aggressive (10%)
$27,070.41
$17,070.41 interest
High-risk (14%)
$40,224.71
$30,224.71 interest
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BAC Scale & Impairment Guide
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Your BAC: 0.050%

0.00–0.02%

No detectable impairment

0.02–0.05%

Reduced coordination

0.05–0.08%

Slowed reaction time

0.08%+

Significant impairment

⚠ Do Not Use This Calculator to Make Driving Decisions

This tool provides a rough estimate only and cannot be used to determine if it is legal or safe for you to drive. Everyone metabolizes alcohol differently. Your actual BAC may be significantly higher or lower than this estimate due to: individual metabolism, food consumption, medications, hydration status, liver function, and other factors. Even at BAC levels below the legal limit of 0.08%, your driving ability may be impaired. If you have consumed any alcohol, the only safe choice is not to drive. Arrange a designated driver, use a rideshare service, or wait significantly longer than this calculator suggests.

What Counts as One Standard Drink?

12 oz

Beer (5% ABV)

~1 regular can/bottle

5 oz

Wine (12% ABV)

~1 standard glass

1.5 oz

Distilled Spirits (40% ABV)

~1 shot

Each = 14 grams (0.6 oz) of pure ethyl alcohol

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