Standard-drink calculator
How many standard drinks are in a handle of vodka?
39.4
standard drinks
39
shots
40%
ABV
A handle of vodka holds 1.75 L (59.2 oz) at about 40% ABV. Run that through the standard-drink formula and it comes to roughly 39.4 US standard drinks — or about 39 shots at a typical 1.5 oz pour.
The math
standard drinks = volume × ABV% ÷ 0.6
59.17 oz × 40% ÷ 0.6 = 39.4
One US standard drink is 0.6 fl oz of pure alcohol (about 14 grams). Want the breakdown for a single serving instead? See the standard-drink calculator or what counts as a standard drink.
Frequently asked questions
How many standard drinks are in a handle of vodka?
A handle of vodka at 1.75 L (59.2 oz) and 40% ABV is about 39.4 US standard drinks. That's its 59.17 oz of liquid × 40% alcohol ÷ 0.6 oz of pure alcohol per standard drink.
How many shots is that?
Poured at a typical 1.5 oz shot, a handle of vodka works out to roughly 39 shots.