Standard-drink calculator
Vodka shot: standard drinks & calories
1
standard drinks
98
calories (est.)
40%
ABV
A 1.5 oz shot of Vodka shot at 40% ABV contains about 0.6 fl oz of pure alcohol. Since one US standard drink is 0.6 fl oz of alcohol, that works out to about 1 standard drinks.
The math
standard drinks = volume × ABV% ÷ 0.6
1.5 oz × 40% ÷ 0.6 = 1
Frequently asked questions
How many standard drinks are in a Vodka shot?
A 1.5 oz shot of Vodka shot at 40% ABV is about 1 US standard drinks. That's 0.6 fl oz of pure alcohol divided by 0.6 fl oz per standard drink.
How many calories are in a Vodka shot?
Roughly 98 calories for a 1.5 oz shot, estimated from its alcohol content plus typical carbohydrates for the style. This is a directional estimate, not a label-exact figure.