When you’re drinking alcohol, it’s a good idea to keep track of what you’ve consumed. If you’re considering beer or liquor, it’s good to know a beer equals one shot of hard liquor.

In standardized drink amounts, a 12-ounce beer at 5% ABV and 1.5 ounces of 40% ABV liquor are equivalent to each other in terms of alcohol. Still, the world of alcohol is vast.

Like anything else, it’s important to keep track of the finer details like what kind of alcohol you’re drinking. Make sure to keep an eye on the ABV percentage before drinking.