BAC Calculator - Blood Alcohol Concentration
Blood Alcohol Content (BAC), also known as Blood Alcohol Concentration, indicates the amount of alcohol present in a person's blood, expressed as a percentage. This value varies based on factors such as the amount and strength of alcohol consumed, the duration of drinking, gender, and body weight. BAC is crucial for understanding the severity of alcohol's effects and plays a significant role in legal restrictions, including those related to driving safety.
Effects of Alcohol According to Blood Alcohol Content (BAC) Values
| BAC (%) | EFFECTS |
|---|---|
| 0.02 - 0.03% | A slight feeling of relaxation, a slight decrease in some of the sensory functions, a slight increase in the body temperature |
| 0.05 - 0.06% | Marked relaxation, reduced attention, and initial impairment of coordination and judgment are observed. In most places, this level is the legal limit for driving |
| 0.08 - 0.1% | Marked impairment of coordination, perception, and judgment, along with impaired self-control and balance problems, are observed. |
| 0.12 - 0.15% | Signs of intoxication and possible embarrassing behavior are observed, along with a severe decrease in mental clarity and perception, and the possibility of vomiting. |
| 0.15 - 0.2% | Marked intoxication leads to difficulty in standing, walking, and speaking, along with a loss of balance and coordination. |
| 0.20 - 0.25% | There is great difficulty in walking, talking, and standing, accompanied by memory loss, dizziness, and vomiting |
| 0.30 - 0.35% | Many people experience impaired reflexes, blurred vision and loss of consciousness at the level of alcohol intoxication. |
| 0.40% and above | There is a risk of loss of consciousness, hypothermia, respiratory failure, and death. |