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How much alcohol for a wedding reception? Enter guest count and duration.
Calculate alcohol needed for wedding reception.
spirits (ml) = guests × 200 × duration · beer (L) = guests × 500 × duration · wine (L) = guests × 300 × duration
| Symbol | Meaning |
|---|---|
| guests | Number of guests |
| duration | Reception duration in hours |
50 guests × 4 hours → 40 L beer, 20 L wine, 20 L spirits.
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Content updated: September 2026