Abbreviation: ABV · Also: alcohol by volume
Summary: ABV expresses alcoholic strength as the percentage of a product's volume that is alcohol, measured at 20°C for UK duty purposes.
Reference: Alcoholic products technical guide (opens in a new tab)
HM Revenue and Customs · Reference checked 21 July 2026
Where to look: Section 11.2, Alcoholic strength
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