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Designed for independent determination of blood alcohol concentration based on the quantity and quality of alcoholic beverages consumed.

Reasons why people use alcoholic drinks, can be completely different. Some people drink intoxicating drinks to relax, some to gain courage, and some to forget and get away from problems. In all cases, we should not forget that excessive alcohol consumption has a detrimental effect on human health and can lead to irreversible consequences.

Our calculator can be useful in different cases:

• If you plan to drive after a feast;
• You want to calculate the maximum allowable dose of alcohol for yourself;
• You want to know how long after drinking alcohol you can safely drive a car, etc.

Knowing what specific concentration of ethanol (pure alcohol) you have in your blood at a given time, you will be able to make decisions regarding travel as a driver of a vehicle and calculate the time interval until sobriety occurs.

Drunk driving law

Statistics show that about a third of all road accidents occur due to drunk drivers. It is not surprising that the country has a law prohibiting driving while intoxicated.

Before 2010, there were restrictions on permissible level ethanol in the blood and exhaled air. Thus, the maximum possible level of alcohol in the blood was 0.3 ppm, and in the exhaled air - 0.15 mg/l. Thus, it was possible to drive without fear, for example, after a bottle of weak beer.

Starting from August 6, 2010, the requirements became more stringent. Now the concentration of alcohol in both the blood and exhaled air should be zero. If a drunk driver nevertheless dares to get behind the wheel of a car, he faces deprivation of driver's license for a period of one and a half to two years (according to the Code of Administrative Offenses of the Russian Federation, Article 12.8). The same penalty is provided if the driver gives control of the car to a person who is intoxicated.

It is important to understand that a driver is now recognized as drunk only according to the readings of a special device - a breathalyzer. A breathalyzer is a special technical device, which serves to determine the concentration of ethanol in exhaled air.

Foods and drinks that increase ppm

Even if the driver does not drink alcoholic beverages at all, he still should not let his guard down, because a certain amount of ppm is found in various other products. For example, yeast kvass contains from 0.1 to 0.6 ppm, and kefir and ayran contain 0.2 ppm.
A small amount of ethanol is also released in many fruits: oranges, bananas. Among the ingredients, alcohol can be found in chocolate, cakes, and pastries. Also, medications containing alcohol can affect the breathalyzer readings. Among such medicines are motherwort, Corvalol, valerian, calendula, etc.

How long does alcohol last?

Unfortunately, there are simply no universal indicators of how long a particular portion of alcohol will remain in the blood. Each person is unique, the rate of absorption of alcohol is different for everyone. Here are some factors that influence the speed of this process:

• Height, weight of a person. The higher these indicators are, the larger the portion a person needs to become intoxicated;
• Floor. In most cases, women get drunk faster than men;
• Genetic predisposition. Sensitivity to alcohol is inherited;
• General condition of the body. For example, drinking a dose of alcohol on an empty stomach will intoxicate you faster and, accordingly, will remain in the blood longer.

Since even for one person the toxic effects of alcohol can take different times, you should not take the calculator readings literally.
However, the average alcohol concentration in the human body can be calculated. It is known that different drinks intoxicate differently. For example, the concentration of alcohol in the body of a man weighing 80 kg will be 0.3 ppm (this is the term for the unit of measurement of alcohol) if he drinks:

• 50 grams of vodka;
• Or 200 grams of dry wine;
• Or 500 grams of beer.

The maximum concentration of alcohol in the human body lasts from 30 minutes to several hours after consumption, then gradually subsides.

In order for you to independently calculate the amount of alcohol in your blood, you need to enter in the form fields information about your gender, weight, indicate whether you drank drinks on an empty stomach or not, and also mark all types of drinks you drank and indicate their portion.

Drivers who are forced to undergo a breathalyzer test are interested in the question of permissible ppm. The introduction of the definition of “maximum permissible concentration of alcohol in the blood” made it possible to think that it is possible to drink, but only to the required extent so that the breathalyzer readings are not too exceeded. But you should know what the measuring device shows, how to read and interpret it correctly.

Permille: designation of the concept

Before determining the volume of drink, characterized by one or another value in ppm, you should understand the unit of measurement itself. It wouldn’t hurt to find out what dose of alcohol is taken per unit, the effect of a standard dose on human behavior and other parameters. So, ppm is a thousandth of a percent. Being one of the smallest and most accurate units, the indicator is calculated as follows: 1% contains 10 ppm. It is this unit that is used for calculating alcohol in the laboratory, since the percentage ratio turns out to be too large an indicator.

Important! When calculating and interpreting readings, one should take into account the person’s gender, weight and metabolism. The toxic effect of alcohol varies: for women the standard is 60%, for men 65-75%, therefore the same dose of drinks accumulates ppm faster in the female body.

How many ppm are there in alcoholic drinks?

Is one ppm in the blood too much or too little? You should remember the following rules:

1. A half-liter bottle of vodka contains 200 ml of pure alcohol, which converts to 2.5 ‰ (promille) in the body of a healthy 75 kg man. Such breathalyzer readings are classified as serious intoxication.

1. Cognac shows about the same as vodka - 2.5 ‰;
2. Half a liter of beer (one bottle) contains 0.32 ‰, that is, a quarter liter will show only 0.16 ‰ on the measuring device - but this same indicator can be attributed to the standard errors of the device.
3. A drink up to 12% with a volume of 0.7 l will show 12‰.

Much depends on the degree and absorption of the drink by a person. For example, champagne is quickly absorbed, showing ‰ on the tester, but it is also eliminated just as quickly. And the devices can also detect alcohol vapor contained in the exhalation - that is, those residues that remain in a person even after complete sobering up.

Self-calculation of ppm

The highest peak blood alcohol level occurs approximately half an hour after taking a dose. Knowing the calculation in units of ‰, it is easy to calculate the following values:

• The amount of ethyl alcohol in the body over time;
• Drink volume;
• Alcohol release time.

It will be necessary to clarify factors such as: gender, age, weight and volume of drink consumed from the very beginning. And now an example of calculating ppm:

• A man weighing 82 kg drank 0.5 liters of vodka;
• The mass of the liquid will be approximately 54.4 kg - standards allow the volume of water in the male body to be up to 70%;
• The ethanol content in vodka is 500 * 0.4 = 200 ml, which in grams is 200 * 0.79 = 158 g. (0.79 is the density of undiluted ethanol). Theoretically, the alcohol content of 100% will be 142.2 g. (158 gr. – 10%);
• Total calculation ‰ = 142.5/57.4 = 2.48‰.

The formula is extremely simple, so everyone can calculate the presence of ‰ in the body at a given time. It is important that the number of readings does not exceed those permitted by law. To simplify the calculations, the following data is provided - a separate table for women and men.

Blood alcohol concentration in men (‰) by weight and number of drinks consumed:

Blood alcohol concentration in women (‰) by weight and number of drinks consumed:

Acceptable limits of breathalyzer readings

To read the readings correctly, you should understand what standards are regulated in certain countries. In particular, the highest allowable figure is ‰ 1.00 in some US states. But Hungary, Czechoslovakia and a number of other countries do not allow the presence of alcohol in the blood at all, that is, ‰ = 0.00. In Russia, in 2008, the permissible norm of 0.3 ‰ was adopted, however, the law was adopted taking into account errors measuring instruments, characteristics of the body, that is, factors influencing the readings of the device. This situation led to a complete ban on the consumption of alcoholic beverages and “zero ‰”, which also turned out to be impossible due to the characteristics of the human body and the inaccuracy of measurements on a breathalyzer.

In 2013, the acceptable level returned again to 0.16‰ when exhaled or 0.3‰ in the blood. Breathalyzer readings within this interval are considered normal; no complaints are made against drivers. However, the inaccuracy of these measuring instruments often leads to a situation where the slightest excess in ppm leads to the fact that the motorist is considered drunk and punished to the fullest extent of the law. There is only one way out - do not drink while driving, before the intended trip and allow the alcohol to leave the body after the previous rest.

Administering the maximum amount of alcohol in the blood when administering vehicle- one of the main means of state regulation of road safety.

As a unit of measurement alcohol intoxication appears per mille- the ratio of grams of alcohol per liter of blood.

The maximum ppm threshold when driving differs in different countries. For example, in Canada the permissible ppm is 0.8, which allows you to drink a glass of beer before the trip.

What is the legal limit for alcohol while driving in Russia? And what will happen if it is violated? Let's figure it out.

Permissible alcohol limit while driving in ppm

For three years, from 2010 to 2013, the permissible rate was “zero” ppm, which completely excluded the possibility of a dispute with traffic police inspectors. However, this norm had many drawbacks. Eating many foods moves the blood alcohol content above zero - chocolate and baked goods, kefir and kvass, juices, yoghurts and overly ripe bananas. Not to mention non-alcoholic beer or many medications.

In 2013, the effect of “zero” ppm was canceled. Now driving a car is allowed if the breathalyzer shows when exhaling no more than 0.16 mg per liter of air. This is the new measurable threshold for intoxication. But ppm is a value that calculates the alcohol content in the blood, not in the air.

0.1 ppm, contrary to popular belief, is not equal to 1 mg/l. To calculate it, a formula is used in which 0.1 ppm contains exactly 0.045 mg/l of alcohol. After calculations, we find that the permissible maximum ppm for the current year is approximately 0.35.

The new standard has minimized the measurement error of the breathalyzer. How to determine the approximate ppm level in the blood after drinking alcoholic beverages?

Determination of blood alcohol content

• the number of degrees in alcohol consumed and the dose drunk;
• weight and gender of a person;
• condition of internal organs and genetic predisposition;
• availability of snacks, their quality and quantity;
• general condition of a person.

It is not difficult to exceed the legal limit for alcohol while driving. 1 ppm is already serious intoxication, which is achieved after drinking a whole 0.5 liter bottle of vodka by a strong man weighing 70-75 kg. The maximum permissible rate is 5 or 6 units per mille. This is already a lethal dose.

In theory, 100 grams of vodka gives 0.55 ppm, and a 0.5 liter bottle of beer – 0.32. In practice, when tested on a breathalyzer, the result may be completely different. The device can overestimate ppm (for example, with alcohol vapor in the lungs after sobering up) or reduce it. To avoid this ambiguity in the definition of intoxication, the critical value of ppm was increased to 0.35.

It is difficult to calculate the ppm content in the body on your own. There are ready-made tables for this, in which a glass of vodka with a capacity of 100 grams is taken as one dose. The results are also quite arbitrary, but can sometimes be useful.

We offer 2 tables with ready-made calculations - separately for men and for women.

BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATIONS IN MEN (PPMILLE)

BLOOD ALCOHOL CONCENTRATIONS IN WOMEN (PPMILLE)

How long does it take for alcohol to be detected when exhaled?

To determine the time during which it is better not to get caught by traffic police inspectors after drinking alcohol, it is necessary to take into account many factors, including the rate of absorption of alcohol, the time it takes to be removed from the body and body weight. The highest blood alcohol content is achieved 30 minutes to 2 hours after consumption, depending on the type of drink and the presence of a quality snack.

Many drivers are interested in knowing how long it takes for alcohol to completely disappear from the body. General rule Here it is - you are strictly forbidden to drink alcohol before a planned trip. If you still have a whole day left before driving the car, you can drink freely. The rules are not ironclad, but quite effective.

We suggest looking at a table that shows how long it takes for various alcoholic drinks to be eliminated from the human body. It should only be taken into account that these data are seriously influenced by a person’s weight, gender and health status.

TIME FOR REMOVING ALCOHOL FROM THE BODY (PPMILLE OF ALCOHOL WHEN EXHALATED AIR)

In general, for a healthy man weighing 80 kg, the alcohol dissipation time will be as follows:

• a bottle of beer 0.5 – 2 hours (3 hours when drinking strong beer);
• 200 g of wine – from 2 hours;
• 100 g of vodka - you will have to wait 3.5 hours, 300 g - 11 hours;
• A whole bottle of strong alcohol (40-45 degrees) – 17 hours.

Alcohol elimination time for people of different weights is easily calculated using proportions. But do not forget that the error of instruments for checking the state of intoxication is from 0.1 to 0.16 ppm. To be on the safe side, it is better to add at least an hour to the given data.

Punishment for exceeding the permissible ppm in the body

In 2019, the punishment for driving while intoxicated is quite severe:

• for the first driving while intoxicated - a fine of up to 30 thousand rubles and a sentence of one and a half to two years;
• repeated violation of the law - the fine increases to 50 thousand plus deprivation of rights for 3 years;
• if there is a fine for drunk driving, driving a car will entail administrative arrest for a period of 10 to 15 days;
• if the car owner does not want to be examined for the fact of intoxication, the punishment from him will not be removed (it is the same as for the first violation).

IN State Duma There is constant talk about toughening penalties for drunk driving. It is possible that the amount of fines will increase significantly in the future. By the way, transferring the right to drive a vehicle to a drunk person is punishable in the same way as driving independently while drunk.

Tips for avoiding problems with road inspectors

In addition to the fact that drinking alcohol and driving a car should be kept as far apart as possible, you should also adhere to less obvious rules:

• You should not take medications before traveling, especially those containing ethanol;
• The consumption of kvass, fermented milk products and juices, although very rare, can still increase the amount of alcohol in the body. Especially when it comes to natural homemade products rather than store-bought ones;
• It will most likely not be possible to fool a breathalyzer; this can only lead to an invitation to take an alcohol test at a specialized medical institution;
• Don't try to hide alcohol with mouthwash or chewing gum;
• In any case, you should not conflict with the traffic police inspector and say rude things to him.

How to increase the speed of alcohol removal from the body? Good decision There will be a contrast shower, sound and long sleep, hot baths. Proper, healthy food and long walks in fresh, fresh water work well to eliminate alcohol. clean air. Let us remind you that when exhaling air, the permissible ppm is no more than 0.35.

Now a person who has at least a hundredth part of a ppm in his blood has no right to drive. Therefore, from now on, not only non-alcoholic beer, kumiss and chocolate will be dangerous for motorists, but even, it turns out, the very thoughts of alcohol! All this can increase the blood alcohol level to 0.3–0.4 ppm. "MK" in St. Petersburg found out

What products and thoughts will drivers now have to give up?

For a person who has not consumed alcohol, 0.0 ppm is a completely normal state of the body, says Natalya Subashi, a narcologist with 20 years of experience. - But some foods actually increase blood alcohol levels. If the packaging says that the product contains alcohol even in small quantities, then it is better to refuse it. You should not drink non-alcoholic beer. There is often a degree there. Kvass is as dangerous as kumiss.

Immediately after drinking a jar of kvass, a breathalyzer usually shows 0.4 ppm. This is already quite enough to send the “at fault” driver for a blood test. Non-alcoholic beer gives 0.2 ppm.
The situation with kumys is not much better. After draining a jar of this drink, the blood alcohol level rises to 0.3 ppm. While driving, it is best to avoid drinking juice.

To produce juices, they now use a special alcohol concentrate, explains Natalya Subashi. - He tends to wander. If the juice package has not been in the refrigerator for some time, it is better not to drink it. There will definitely be a small amount of alcohol in the blood.

Oddly enough, kefir turned out to be a stronghold of safety for drivers. Even if you drink 2 liters of this drink, the breathalyzer will remain silent. To get drunk, you will have to miraculously “destroy” a bucket of kefir at once. Doctors equate this “horse dose” to 30 grams of vodka.

Two control exhalations

But it’s not just drinks that can let the driver down. The list of dangerous products includes candy, fruit, baked goods and even mouth freshener spray.

Oral freshener sprays usually contain ethyl alcohol, says Natalya Subashi. - Therefore, a breathalyzer may well show 0.4–0.5 ppm. Even a smoked cigarette is now dangerous. You can believe she will add her ppm.

So, after 25 sweets with cognac, 50 grams of alcohol enters the body. And one harmless baba cake can increase your blood alcohol level to 0.3 ppm. Slightly overripe bananas and oranges are also a cause for concern.

However, not everything is so bad. Already 20–30 minutes after a “dangerous” lunch, the breathalyzer will not show even a hundredth of a ppm.

Be sure to insist on two measurements with a breathalyzer, says Natalya Subashi. - 20 minutes after the first procedure, the result may be completely different. If something still bothers you, it's worth doing a blood test. They cannot refuse this request.
It is worth paying attention to the breathalyzer. His model must be permitted for use in Russia. And the verification itself can only take place with the participation of two witnesses.

“Dangerous” foods (their blood alcohol concentration increases)

• Non-alcoholic beer - 0.1–0.4 ppm
• Chocolate candy (8 pieces) or Halls Mentol candy - 0.1 ppm
• Thoughts about alcohol - 0.1 – 0.12 ppm
• Alcohol-containing medicines (40 drops of motherwort, corvalol, valocordin, calendula, valerian, valoserdin, barboval, as well as tinctures: pepper, menthol, hawthorn, peony and licorice root) - 0.1 ppm
• Yeast kvass (0.5 liters) - 0.1–0.6 ppm
• Orange - 0.17 ppm
• Lightly fermented kefir, yogurt, yogurt - 0.2 ppm
• Cigarette - 0.2 ppm
• Black bread with sausage -0.2 ppm
• Slightly overripe banana -0.22 ppm
• Kumis - 0.3 ppm
• Rum baba - 0.3 ppm
• 25 candies with vodka or cognac - 0.3–0.4 ppm
• Juices - 0.4 ppm
• Spray mouth freshener - 0.4–0.5 ppm