Standard-drink calculator
Miller Lite: standard drinks & calories
0.8
standard drinks
115
calories (est.)
4.2%
ABV
A 12 oz can of Miller Lite at 4.2% ABV contains about 0.5 fl oz of pure alcohol. Since one US standard drink is 0.6 fl oz of alcohol, that works out to about 0.8 standard drinks.
The math
standard drinks = volume × ABV% ÷ 0.6
12 oz × 4.2% ÷ 0.6 = 0.8
Frequently asked questions
How many standard drinks are in a Miller Lite?
A 12 oz can of Miller Lite at 4.2% ABV is about 0.8 US standard drinks. That's 0.5 fl oz of pure alcohol divided by 0.6 fl oz per standard drink.
How many calories are in a Miller Lite?
Roughly 115 calories for a 12 oz can, estimated from its alcohol content plus typical carbohydrates for the style. This is a directional estimate, not a label-exact figure.