Carlsberg Elephant 1959 50cl
2.88
Alcohol units
1 unit = 10 g of pure alcohol
28.8 g
Pure alcohol
grams of ethanol per serving
202 kcal
Calories
alcohol only, excluding sugars
3h30
Elimination
80 kg man, back to 0 g/L
Elimination time
Estimated blood alcohol content after one Carlsberg Elephant 1959 50cl, 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
0.44 g/L
Estimated peak · reached after 30 min
✓
Below 0.5 g/L · stays below the limit
3h30
Zero BAC
Typical woman
60 kg
0.74 g/L
Estimated peak · reached after 30 min
2h30
Below 0.5 g/L
6h40
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 | 3h30 peak 0.44 g/L | 6h40 peak 0.74 g/L |
| 2 drinks | 7h peak 0.80 g/L | 13h20 peak 1.42 g/L |
| 3 drinks | 10h20 peak 1.17 g/L | 20h10 peak 2.10 g/L |
What about you?
Adjust sex and weight to estimate what one Carlsberg Elephant 1959 50cl does to your BAC.
0.44 g/L
Estimated peak
✓
Below 0.5 g/L
3h30
Zero BAC
Based on your weight
Estimated time to get back to 0 g/L after one Carlsberg Elephant 1959 50cl, on an empty stomach.
| Weight | Man | Woman |
|---|---|---|
| 55 kg | 5h | 7h20 |
| 65 kg | 4h20 | 6h10 |
| 75 kg | 3h40 | 5h20 |
| 85 kg | 3h20 | 4h50 |
| 95 kg | 3h | 4h20 |
What about a full week?
The WHO places the weekly risk threshold at 21 standard drinks for men and 14 for women. One Carlsberg Elephant 1959 50cl (2.88 units) represents 14% of the men's guideline and 21% of the women's.
You exceed the guideline beyond 7 drinks per week for a man, 4 for a woman.
What it adds up to
Alcohol provides 7 kcal per gram. One Carlsberg Elephant 1959 50cl contains 28.8 g of pure alcohol, which is about 202 kcal, sugars not included.
51 min of walking
to burn those calories
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Frequently asked questions
How many alcohol units are in Carlsberg Elephant 1959 50cl?
Carlsberg Elephant 1959 50cl (7.2% ABV, EAN 3080216047102) contains 2.88 alcohol units, i.e. 28.8 g of pure alcohol. One standard unit equals 10 g of pure alcohol.
How long does it take to eliminate Carlsberg Elephant 1959 50cl?
Allow about 3h30 for an 80 kg man and 6h40 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 Carlsberg Elephant 1959 50cl?
The alcohol in Carlsberg Elephant 1959 50cl represents about 202 kcal (7 kcal per gram of alcohol), excluding sugars. It would take about 51 minutes of walking to burn them.
Can I drive after one Carlsberg Elephant 1959 50cl?
After a single serving, the estimated peak is 0.44 g/L for an 80 kg man and 0.74 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.