Driving while intoxicated incurs penalties far beyond fines and tickets. Loss of life or loss of driving privileges are likely consequences for reckless behavior. The following charts can help you estimate how many drinks it may take to cause an accident. Be aware that this calculation is not an exact science. Other factors, including any medications you are prescribed, may affect the calculations suggested below.
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Estimate Your Blood-Alcohol Level Maryland DWI Legal Limit .07Maryland DUI Legal Limit .08 Count your drinks and check opposite your body weight. |
| Drinks | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 |
| 100 lb | .038 | .075 | .113 | .150 | .188 | .225 | .263 | .300 | .338 | .375 |
| 120 lb | .031 | .063 | .094 | .125 | .156 | .186 | .219 | .250 | .281 | .313 |
| 140 lb | .027 | .053 | .080 | .107 | .134 | .161 | .188 | .214 | .241 | .268 |
| 160 lb | .023 | .047 | .070 | .094 | .117 | .141 | .164 | .188 | .211 | .234 |
| 180 lb | .021 | .042 | .063 | .083 | .104 | .125 | .146 | .167 | .188 | .208 |
| 200 lb | .019 | .038 | .056 | .075 | .094 | .113 | .131 | .150 | .169 | .188 |
| 220 lb | .017 | .034 | .051 | .068 | .085 | .102 | .119 | .136 | .153 | .170 |
| 240 lb | .016 | .031 | .047 | .063 | .078 | .094 | .109 | .125 | .141 | .156 |
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Subtract from this the % of Alcohol "Burned Up" during the time elapsed from your first drink. |
| Hours since 1st Drink | 1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 |
| Subtract... | .015 | .030 | .045 | .060 | .075 | .090 |
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The remainder is an estimate of the % of alcohol in your blood Example 160 lb person has 7 drinks in 6 hours = .164 minus .090 = .074 |
Blood-Alcohol Content Calculator
| Beer | Wine | Liquor | ||||
| Fluid Ounces | 12 | 4 | 1 to 1.5 | |||
| Alcohol Content | ~ 4% | ~ 11% | 30% to 50% |
