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Widmark Formula Calculator - How To Calculate Widmark Formula


The Widmark Formula is used in the calculation of the amount of alcohol that would be found in the bloodstream after drinking. It was developed by Dr. John Widmark in the 1940s.

The Widmark Formula is an important formula used by many to determine how much the most they should drink if driving.

The Widmark Formula The formula is as follows: BAC = [Alcohol consumed in grams / (Body weight in grams x R)] X 100. The factors in this equation are defined as follows: R = Gender - a constant in this equation (.55 for females and .68 for males).

You can use this formula to find out how many drinks it would take to impair your driving ability to the slightest degree.

This calculator will help you determine how much alcohol you need to consume to reach a blood alcohol concentration (BAC) level of 0.05% or higher.

Enter the amount of drinks, the time and your weight.

You can use this calculator to find out how many units of alcohol you would need to drink to achieve a BAC of 0.05%. It's also possible to enter other variables such as age, gender, height, etc.

Select the alcohol content of your drinks.

Enter the number of standard drinks consumed per day (1 standard drink = 1 unit) and click "Calculate".

This is only an estimate. You could be prosecuted if the officer and the district attorney feel you were impaired even if you were below .05.

If you are convicted of DUI, you will lose your license for at least one year and face fines up to $1000.00. In addition, you will be required to complete alcohol education classes and pay court costs.

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