Which has more alcohol wine or beer?

The AMOUNT of alcohol in the standard beer and wine is the same. The percentage of the volume is different. See the chart below.

Type of drink

Volume of serving

(in ounces)

Concentration of

alcohol expressed

as a percent

Concentration of

alcohol expressed

as a percent in

decimal form

Total amount of

alcohol

(in ounces)

Beer12

5

0.05

0.6

Wine5

12

0.12

0.6

Hard liquor1.5

40

0.40

0.6