Alcohol Calculator
Estimate how much beer, wine, and liquor to buy for your event based on guest count, duration, and drink preferences.
Inputs
hours
%
%
%
Results
Total Drinks Needed
280
Cases of Beer (24-pack)5
Bottles of Wine20
Bottles of Liquor (750ml)5
Ice Needed120 lbs
Mixers Needed10 liters
Non-Alcoholic Drinks121
How to Use This Calculator
- Enter the total Number of Guests attending your event.
- Set Event Duration in hours — the calculator assumes 2 drinks in the first hour, then 1 per hour after.
- Adjust Guests Who Drink Alcohol (%) to reflect your crowd; a typical event is around 70%.
- Set Beer Preference and Wine Preference percentages; the remainder is automatically allocated to liquor.
- Review the outputs: Cases of Beer, Bottles of Wine, Bottles of Liquor (750 ml), Ice Needed, and Mixers to buy.
- Use Non-Alcoholic Drinks to plan sodas, water, and juices for non-drinking guests.
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