The Answer: A standard beer can typically holds 12 ounces of beer. This size is commonly referred to as a “12-ounce can.” It has become the standard size for many breweries and is widely available across the globe.

Regular beer: 5% alcohol content Some light beers: 4.2% alcohol content That’s why it’s important to know how much alcohol your drink contains. In the United States, one "standard" drink (or one alcoholic drink equivalent) contains roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol, which is found in: 12 ounces of regular beer, which is usually about 5% alcohol