Baileys 5cl
0.68
Alcohol units
1 unit = 10 g of pure alcohol
6.8 g
Pure alcohol
grams of ethanol per serving
48 kcal
Calories
alcohol only, excluding sugars
50 min
Elimination
80 kg man, back to 0 g/L
Elimination time
Estimated blood alcohol content after one Baileys 5cl, using the Widmark formula that powers our calculator. Absorption takes about 30 minutes, then the body eliminates at a constant rate.
Typical man
80 kg
0.05 g/L
Estimated peak · reached after 30 min
✓
Below 0.5 g/L · stays below the limit
50 min
Zero BAC
Typical woman
60 kg
0.13 g/L
Estimated peak · reached after 30 min
✓
Below 0.5 g/L · stays below the limit
1h40
Zero BAC
Driving limit: 0.5 g/L
What if you have 2 or 3?
Drinks one hour apart, durations counted from the first drink until back to 0 g/L.
| Man · 80 kg | Woman · 60 kg | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 drink | 50 min peak 0.05 g/L | 1h40 peak 0.13 g/L |
| 2 drinks | 1h50 peak 0.05 g/L | 3h10 peak 0.20 g/L |
| 3 drinks | 2h50 peak 0.05 g/L | 4h50 peak 0.27 g/L |
What about you?
Adjust sex and weight to estimate what one Baileys 5cl does to your BAC.
0.05 g/L
Estimated peak
✓
Below 0.5 g/L
50 min
Zero BAC
Based on your weight
Estimated time to get back to 0 g/L after one Baileys 5cl, on an empty stomach.
| Weight | Man | Woman |
|---|---|---|
| 55 kg | 1h20 | 1h50 |
| 65 kg | 1h | 1h30 |
| 75 kg | 1h | 1h20 |
| 85 kg | 50 min | 1h10 |
| 95 kg | 50 min | 1h |
What about a full week?
The WHO places the weekly risk threshold at 21 standard drinks for men and 14 for women. One Baileys 5cl (0.68 unit) represents 3% of the men's guideline and 5% of the women's.
You exceed the guideline beyond 30 drinks per week for a man, 20 for a woman.
What it adds up to
Alcohol provides 7 kcal per gram. One Baileys 5cl contains 6.8 g of pure alcohol, which is about 48 kcal, sugars not included.
12 min of walking
to burn those calories
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Frequently asked questions
How many alcohol units are in Baileys 5cl?
Baileys 5cl (17% ABV) contains 0.68 alcohol unit, i.e. 6.8 g of pure alcohol. One standard unit equals 10 g of pure alcohol.
How long does it take to eliminate Baileys 5cl?
Allow about 50 min for an 80 kg man and 1h40 for a 60 kg woman to get back to 0 g/L. These are theoretical estimates: they vary with weight, age, tiredness and food intake.
How many calories are in Baileys 5cl?
The alcohol in Baileys 5cl represents about 48 kcal (7 kcal per gram of alcohol), excluding sugars. It would take about 12 minutes of walking to burn them.
Can I drive after one Baileys 5cl?
After a single serving, the estimated peak is 0.05 g/L for an 80 kg man and 0.13 g/L for a 60 kg woman. Legal limit: 0.5 g/L in Switzerland and France, but 0.2 g/L on a French probationary licence and 0.1 g/L for new drivers in Switzerland. These values are theoretical and never a guarantee: only a breathalyser can tell. When in doubt, do not drive.
The values shown are theoretical estimates based on the Widmark formula (30 min absorption, elimination of 0.15 g/L/h for men and 0.12 g/L/h for women, on an empty stomach). Actual blood alcohol varies with the individual, food, tiredness or medication. This information is no substitute for a breathalyser or medical advice. Alcohol abuse is dangerous for your health.