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Hydrometers are commonly used to assess or determine actual proof of an alcoholic beverage. One half the proof is the alcohol content. For example, 80 proof whiskey is 40% alcohol.

The alcohol conent in blood is measured by analyzing a sample of blood. More commonly, it is estimated (not measured) by using an alcohol breath testing machine, one brand of which is the Breathalyzer.

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