Understanding Blood Alcohol Content (BAC): What You Need to Know

The amount of alcohol in the blood is referred to as the blood alcohol content (BAC). BAC is typically measured in milligrams of alcohol per deciliter of blood (mg/dL). A BAC of 0.08 mg/dL is considered legally intoxicated in most jurisdictions in the United States. BAC can be affected by a number of factors, including the amount of alcohol consumed, the weight of the person consuming the alcohol, the rate at which the alcohol is consumed, and the length of time that has passed since the alcohol was consumed.