On average a -ounce can of beer a 5-ounce glass of wine and an ounce-and-a-half of whiskey all contain about the same amount of alcohol.?

On average, a standard 12-ounce can of beer, a 5-ounce glass of wine, and a 1.5-ounce shot of whiskey each contain roughly the same amount of pure alcohol, which is about 0.6 ounces. This equivalence allows for a general comparison of Alcoholic Beverages, making it easier for consumers to gauge their alcohol intake. The variations in alcohol content among different types of drinks are balanced by their serving sizes.