A standard shot in the United States is typically 1.5 fluid ounces, which is equivalent to about 44 milliliters (ml)
. However, shot sizes vary significantly around the world:
- US standard shot: 44 ml (1.5 oz)
- UK and South Africa: 25 ml
- Australia, India, Serbia: 30 ml
- Ireland: 35.5 ml
- Denmark, Finland, Hungary, Sweden: 40 ml
- Canada: 44 ml
- Greece: 45 ml
- Bulgaria, Poland, Romania, Russia: 50 ml
- Israel, Italy, Japan: 60 ml
Shot glasses themselves can hold from about 28 ml up to 90 ml or more, depending on whether they are single shots, double shots, or shooters
. For example, a double shot in the US is usually about 3 oz or 88 ml. In summary, while 44 ml is the common US measure for a shot, the exact volume depends on the country and local customs, ranging roughly between 20 ml and 60 ml internationally
