Medical
Peak content before metabolism
The same dilution without any clearance subtracted, which is the concentration before the liver has removed anything.
The Formula
peak = (drinks x 14) / (r x kg x 10)
The same dilution without any clearance subtracted, which is the concentration before the liver has removed anything.
| Symbol | Meaning | Unit | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| p | Peak content | number | Grams per decilitre at peak concentration. |
| n | Standard drinks | count | Count of standard drinks. |
| rho | Water fraction | number | Share of body mass that is water. |
| W | Body mass | number | Body weight in kilograms. |
What Each Symbol Means
pnumber
Peak content
Grams per decilitre at peak concentration.
ncount
Standard drinks
Count of standard drinks.
rhonumber
Water fraction
Share of body mass that is water.
Wnumber
Body mass
Body weight in kilograms.
See It Worked With Real Numbers
A formula on its own does not tell you which number goes where. The how to calculate blood alcohol content page applies this equation to a concrete case, shows every intermediate step, and names the mistakes that produce a wrong answer even when the algebra is right.
Where This Formula Appears
This equation is the working core of How To Calculate Blood Alcohol Content, filed under Health. Every number the guide produces comes from substituting into this one line.