In the United States, one standard drink contains 14 grams of alcohol. Equivalent to 12 fl oz of beer (5% alcohol by volume), 8-9 fl oz of malt liquor or imported/specialty beers (7% ABV), 5 fl oz of table wine (12% ABV), 3-4 fl oz of fortified wine such as sherry or port (17% ABV), 2-3 fl oz of cordial, liqueur or aperitif (24% ABV) or 1.5 oz (one shot or jigger) of 80-proof spirits (40% ABV).