Price Per Shot Calculator
Find out how much each shot costs from any bottle. Enter your bottle price and size below.
Price Per Shot
$1.47
17
shots per bottle
$0.99
per fluid oz
$0.03
per ml
$8–$14
typical bar price
Price Per Shot — Popular Spirits
Cost per shot based on the standard 750ml bottle price and 1.5oz (44ml) shot size.
| Spirit | Type | 750ml Price | Price/Shot | Shots | Bar Price (est.) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fireball Cinnamon Whiskey | Whiskey Liqueur | $13.50 | $0.79 | 17 | $3–$6 |
| Jim Beam | Bourbon | $17.25 | $1.01 | 17 | $4–$7 |
| Southern Comfort | Whiskey Liqueur | $15.50 | $0.91 | 17 | $4–$6 |
| Titos Handmade Vodka | Vodka | $15.00 | $0.88 | 17 | $4–$6 |
| New Amsterdam 80Prf | Vodka | $12.00 | $0.71 | 17 | $3–$5 |
| Seagrams Extra Dry Gin | Gin | $11.99 | $0.71 | 17 | $3–$5 |
| Remy Martin Vsop | Other Spirits | $37.47 | $2.20 | 17 | $9–$15 |
| Hennessy Vs | Other Spirits | $29.99 | $1.76 | 17 | $7–$12 |
| Crown Royal Vanilla | Canadian Whisky | $26.24 | $1.54 | 17 | $6–$11 |
| Crown Royal Regal Apple | Canadian Whisky | $26.24 | $1.54 | 17 | $6–$11 |
| Crown Royal | Canadian Whisky | $26.24 | $1.54 | 17 | $6–$11 |
| Jameson | Irish Whiskey | $26.24 | $1.54 | 17 | $6–$11 |
| 1800 Silver | Tequila | $24.75 | $1.46 | 17 | $6–$10 |
| Jack Daniels Old #7 Black Label | Tennessee Whiskey | $23.87 | $1.40 | 17 | $6–$10 |
| Grey Goose | Vodka | $22.49 | $1.32 | 17 | $5–$9 |
How Many Shots Are in a Bottle?
| Bottle Size | Fluid Ounces | Shots (1.5oz) | Drinks (2oz) | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 50ml (Mini) | 1.7 oz | 1 | 0.8 | Single serve, sampling |
| 200ml (Half Pint) | 6.8 oz | 4.5 | 3.4 | Personal use, travel |
| 375ml (Pint) | 12.7 oz | 8.5 | 6.3 | Trying new spirits |
| 750ml (Standard) | 25.4 oz | 17 | 12.7 | Most common, home bar |
| 1L | 33.8 oz | 22.5 | 16.9 | Frequent drinkers |
| 1.75L (Handle) | 59.2 oz | 39.5 | 29.6 | Parties, best value |
Frequently Asked Questions
A standard 750ml bottle contains approximately 17 shots (at 1.5 oz / 44ml per shot). This is the most common bottle size sold at liquor stores.
A 1.75L handle contains approximately 39.5 shots (at 1.5 oz per shot). Handles are the most cost-effective size for frequently consumed spirits.
Based on average prices, a shot of whiskey costs between $1.00 and $3.00 from a bottle. At a bar, expect to pay $5-$15 per shot depending on the brand and location.
In the United States, a standard shot is 1.5 fluid ounces (44ml). However, shot sizes vary by country: 25ml in the UK, 30ml in Australia, and 50ml in Germany.
The 1.75L handle almost always offers the lowest price per shot, followed by the 1L bottle. Minis (50ml) and half-pints (200ml) have the highest per-shot cost.
Divide the bottle price by the number of shots. For a 750ml bottle: divide price by 17. For a 1.75L: divide by 39.5. Formula: Price ÷ (Bottle ml ÷ 44ml) = Price per shot.