driving while intoxicated
0.08% is the level in all 50 states to be considered legally intoxicated.
metabolism
Blood alcohol concentration or BAC refers to the percentage of alcohol which is present in ones blood. It is often measured when persons driving under the influence of alcohol are stopped by the police. It is used to determine how much one has had to drink.
0.08% or higher is considered DWI
.08
In many jurisdictions a person is considered legally intoxicated at ,08 BAC.
Legislation varies depending on the country concerned
% volume
.8 percent
The blood alcohol concentration is a measurement of how much alcohol is mixed in with your blood. This formula is used to determine if you have consumed too much to be driving.
The amount of alcohol in a person's blood is measured by their blood alcohol concentration (BAC). BAC is calculated as a percentage of alcohol in the blood by weight. It is used as a standard measure to determine a person's level of intoxication. In most countries, a BAC of 0.08% is considered the legal limit for driving under the influence.
"Blood Alcohol Level" (BAL) is the concentration of alcohol in a person's blood. Blood alcohol content, or BAC, is most commonly used as a metric of intoxication for legal or medical purposes.