Standard-drink calculator
40 oz malt liquor: standard drinks & calories
4
standard drinks
549
calories (est.)
6%
ABV
A 40 oz bottle of 40 oz malt liquor at 6% ABV contains about 2.4 fl oz of pure alcohol. Since one US standard drink is 0.6 fl oz of alcohol, that works out to about 4 standard drinks.
The math
standard drinks = volume × ABV% ÷ 0.6
40 oz × 6% ÷ 0.6 = 4
One US standard drink is 0.6 fl oz of pure alcohol. See what counts as a standard drink or the standard drink calculator to check any pour.
Frequently asked questions
How many standard drinks are in a 40 oz malt liquor?
A 40 oz bottle of 40 oz malt liquor at 6% ABV is about 4 US standard drinks. That's 2.4 fl oz of pure alcohol divided by 0.6 fl oz per standard drink.
How many calories are in a 40 oz malt liquor?
Roughly 549 calories for a 40 oz bottle, estimated from its alcohol content plus typical carbohydrates for the style. This is a directional estimate, not a label-exact figure.