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Malibu Coconut BAC Calculator: Alcohol & Calories per Shot
Malibu Coconut Rum: Alcohol content, strength and type of drink.
Malibu Coconut Rum is a sweet, coconut-flavored Caribbean rum. It emerged in the 1980s, becoming a globally popular choice for creating vibrant, tropical and refreshing drinks.
In terms of calories, a 45 ml / 1.5 ounces shot of Malibu Coconut Rum contains about 92 calories. Of those, approximately 53 come from the alcohol content alone. The remaining 39 calories are derived primarily from sugars and fats present in the drink.
A shot of Malibu Coconut Rum contains 45 ml / 1.5 ounces with an alcohol percentage of 21%. In terms of raw alcohol, this means a shot of Malibu Coconut Rum contains 7.5 grams of alcohol.
A shot of Malibu Coconut Rum equals about 0.54 standard drinks according to NIAAA guidelines.Compared to other drinks, a shot of Malibu Coconut Rum is roughly equivalent to:
- 0.54 bottles of beer (355 ml / 12 oz) (American size)
- 0.38 bottles of beer (500 ml / 16.9 oz) (European size)
- 0.54 glasses of wine (150 ml / 5 oz)
- 0.54 shots of hard spirits (tequila, whisky, vodka etc.) (45ml / 1.5 oz)
Although there is significant variation, the human body metabolizes about 5 to 7.5 grams of alcohol per hour.
This means it can take a healthy adult anywhere between 1 to 2 hours to metabolize the 7.5 grams of alcohol in just one shot of Malibu Coconut Rum.
Methodology
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This calculator uses the standard version of the Widmark formula to produce the BAC estimate.
A common version is: BAC = [Alcohol (g) / (Body weight (g) x r)] x 100
- Alcohol (g): The mass of pure alcohol consumed.
- Body weight (g): The person's weight.
- r: The Widmark factor, a gender-specific constant for body water (typically 0.68 for males and 0.55 for females).
To account for alcohol elimination over time, a rate (β) is subtracted:
BAC = [Alcohol (g) / (Body weight (g) x r)] x 100 – (Hours x β)
- Hours: Time passed since drinking started.
- β (beta): The elimination rate, averaging 0.015% per hour.
Effects by Blood Alcohol Concentration
Below are the effects of different levels of Blood Alcohol Concentration, based on the guidelines of the USA's National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
| BAC % | Behavior | Impairment |
|---|---|---|
| 0.001–0.029 | Mild relaxation, otherwise normal. | Subtle; minor loss of coordination. |
| 0.030–0.059 | Mild euphoria, lowered inhibitions. | Reduced alertness and judgment. |
| 0.060–0.099 | Buzzed, over-confident, exaggerated emotions. | Impaired reasoning, vision, and reaction time. |
| 0.100–0.199 | Drunk, boisterous, or sloppy. | Major motor impairment; slurred speech. |
| 0.200–0.299 | Dazed, confused; blackouts likely. | Needs help walking. Nausea/vomiting. |
| 0.300–0.399 | Stupor; likely loss of consciousness. | Critical; little comprehension. Bladder control lost. |
| 0.400–0.500 | Coma; unconscious. | Life-threatening; breathing and heart rate suppressed. |
| >0.50 | Unconscious. | Potentially fatal; high risk of complete respiratory failure. |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many shots of Malibu Coconut Rum does it take to get drunk?
How much alcohol is in a shot of Malibu Coconut Rum?
A typical Malibu Coconut Rum has an alcohol by volume (ABV) of 21%, which is about 7.5 grams of alcohol.
Is a shot of Malibu Coconut Rum considered a standard drink?
According to the NIAAA's guidelines, a standard drink contains 14 grams of alcohol. A 45 ml / 1.5 ounces shot of Malibu Coconut Rum with an ABV of 21% typically contains 7.5 grams of alcohol, so it is just 0.5 of a standard drink
Can you get drunk off one shot of Malibu Coconut Rum?
Most people do not experience strong impairment from a single shot of Malibu Coconut Rum, but some may notice light effects depending on their tolerance, metabolism, and body weight.
DISCLAIMER: The BAC calculator is meant for educational purposes only. As per the guidelines of the Center for Disease Control, alcohol is a substance that can severely impact your health, so exercise caution. The BAC calculator and information generated from it is not intended to replace the medical advice of your doctor or health care provider and should not be relied upon; nor do the BAC calculator or information generated from it constitute legal advice. Please consult your healthcare provider for advice about a specific medical condition and legal counsel for any legal questions. There is no blood alcohol calculator that is 100% accurate because of the numerous factors and complexities relating to alcohol consumption by of different individuals. In addition to the gender, body weight and amount of alcohol consumed in a time period, blood alcohol content of any individual person is influenced by that person’s metabolism, health issues, medications taken, history of alcohol consumption and the amount of food and non-alcoholic beverages eaten before or during alcohol consumption, among other factors. The best that can be done is a rough estimation of the BAC level based on known inputs.
Our medical reviewers have verified the educational content and confirmed that the calculator correctly implements the standard BAC estimation algorithms. Note that individual results vary significantly. This is an educational estimate only.