How To Estimate Blood Alcohol Content

Your blood alcohol content (BAC) is a critical component to your drunk driving charge. By understanding where you may potentially find yourself after a few drinks, you can better avoid situations where you are prone to violate the law.

 

The following BAC charts can be a helpful guide for understanding how alcohol can affect you. At Trbovich Law Firm, we make an effort to educate our clients so that they have a full understanding of the legal process. To learn more about what our firm can do for you call us today at 716-634-4646.

BRAD BAC Estimation Chart For Men

Approximate Blood Alcohol Concentration (%)

Drinks

Body Weight (lbs)

Comments
100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240
0 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 Safest Driving
1 .04 .03 .03 .02 .02 .02 .02 .02 Driving Skills Highly Impaired

Criminal Penalties Possible
2 .08 .06 .05 .05 .04 .04 .03 .03
3 .11 .09 .08 .07 .06 .06 .05 .05
4 .15 .12 .11 .09 .08 .08 .07 .06
5 .19 .16 .13 .12 .11 .09 .09 .08
6 .23 .19 .16 .14 .13 .11 .10 .09 Legally Intoxicated

Criminal Penalties
7 .26 .22 .19 .16 .15 .13 .12 .11
8 .30 .25 .21 .19 .17 .15 .14 .13
9 .34 .28 .24 .21 .19 .17 .15 .14
10 .38 .31 .27 .23 .21 .19 .17 .16 Death Possible

Subtract 0.01% for each 40 minutes of drinking.
One drink is 1.25 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. of beer, or 5 oz. of table wine.

BRAD BAC Estimation Chart For Women

Approximate Blood Alcohol Concentration (%)

Drinks

Body Weight (lbs)

Comments
90 100 120 140 160 180 200 220 240
0 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 .00 Safest Driving
1 .05 .05 .04 .03 .03 .03 .02 .02 .02 Driving Skills Highly Impaired

Criminal Penalties Possible
2 .10 .09 .08 .07 .06 .05 .05 .04 .04
3 .15 .14 .11 .10 .09 .08 .07 .06 .06
4 .20 .18 .15 .13 .11 .10 .09 .08 .08
5 .25 .23 .19 .16 .14 .13 .11 .10 .09
6 .30 .27 .23 .19 .17 .15 .14 .12 .11 Legally Intoxicated

Criminal Penalties
7 .35 .32 .27 .23 .20 .18 .16 .14 .13
8 .40 .36 .30 .26 .23 .20 .18 .17 .15
9 .45 .41 .34 .29 .26 .23 .20 .19 .17
10 .51 .45 .38 .32 .28 .25 .23 .21 .19 Death Possible

Subtract 0.01% for each 40 minutes of drinking.
One drink is 1.25 oz. of 80 proof liquor, 12 oz. of beer, or 5 oz. of table wine.

We Can Help You Fight Your Drunk Driving Charge

If you have been charged with driving while intoxicated (DWI) or a similar offense, our attorneys are ready to hear from you. Call us today at 716-634-4646 so that we can start preparing your defense. You can also contact our office by email to schedule your free initial consultation.