How Long Alcohol Stays in Your Body

The time alcohol remains in your system depends on several factors:

Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Breakdown:

• On average, the liver metabolizes about one standard drink per hour
• A standard drink is typically considered 14 grams of pure alcohol (e.g., 12 oz beer, 5 oz wine, 1.5 oz spirits)

Detection Time in Different Tests:

1. Breath Test

• Detectable for 12-24 hours after drinking
• Breathalyzer can detect alcohol immediately after consumption

2. Urine Test

• Detectable for 12-48 hours
• Advanced urine tests can detect alcohol metabolites up to 80 hours after drinking

3. Blood Test

• Detectable for 6-12 hours
• Most accurate for recent alcohol consumption

4. Hair Follicle Test

• Can detect alcohol use up to 90 days after consumption

You can use the BAC Calculator to calculate your BAC and see how long alcohol stays in your body.

Factors Affecting Alcohol Metabolism:

• Body weight
• Gender
• Age
• Liver function
• Amount of alcohol consumed
• Food intake
• Hydration levels
• Metabolism rate

Important Note:

These are general guidelines. Individual metabolism varies, and precise detection times can differ based on personal physiology and drinking patterns.