AUDIT Screening Calculator

The AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test) is a 10-item screening tool developed by the World Health Organization to spot risky and harmful drinking patterns. This calculator walks you through all ten AUDIT questions and instantly shows your total score (out of 40), your AUDIT-C score (out of 12), and the risk zone your result falls into.

It is built for busy clinicians, counselors, and anyone who wants a fast, evidence-based check on their own drinking. Standard WHO scoring rules are used, so the numbers you see are the same ones used in primary care settings around the world.

This is a screening aid, not a diagnosis. If you are concerned about your result, please follow up with a doctor or mental health professional.

📋 AUDIT Alcohol Screening Questionnaire

Answer each item for the past 12 months. If you do not drink alcohol, choose the first option for Q1–Q8 and “No” for Q9–Q10. Then press Calculate Score.

Interpretation baseline for AUDIT-C:

Quick fill:

Part A – Hazardous use (Q1–Q3)

1. How often do you have a drink containing alcohol?

2. How many drinks containing alcohol do you have on a typical day when you are drinking?

3. How often do you have six or more drinks on one occasion?

Part B – Dependence symptoms (Q4–Q6)

4. How often during the last year have you found you were not able to stop drinking once you had started?

5. How often during the last year have you failed to do what was normally expected of you because of drinking?

6. How often during the last year have you needed a first drink in the morning to get yourself going after a heavy drinking session?

Part C – Harmful use (Q7–Q10)

7. How often during the last year have you had a feeling of guilt or remorse after drinking?

8. How often during the last year have you been unable to remember what happened the night before because of your drinking?

9. Have you or someone else been injured as a result of your drinking?

10. Has a relative, friend, doctor, or other health worker been concerned about your drinking or suggested you cut down?

📊 Your Results

Total AUDIT score (out of 40):—

AUDIT-C score (Q1–Q3, out of 12):—

AUDIT-C flag:—

Risk zone:—

How to Use This Screening Tool

Work through the 10 AUDIT questions quickly. For each item, choose the answer that best describes your drinking in the past 12 months. If you are completing the screen for someone else, answer for that person using the same recall window. There are no right or wrong answers; the goal is an honest snapshot, not a perfect memory.

Questions 1–3 ask about frequency, quantity, and heavy drinking episodes. Together these form the AUDIT-C.
Questions 4–6 cover signs of possible dependence, such as loss of control and morning drinking.
Questions 7–10 cover harmful consequences, including guilt, blackouts, injury, and concern from others.

The AUDIT is not a diagnostic test. A high score is a signal to explore the issue further with a clinician, not a label.

How the Scoring Works

Each item is scored 0–4, except Q9 and Q10 which are scored 0, 2, or 4. The total AUDIT score is the sum of all ten answers and ranges from 0 to 40. The AUDIT-C score is simply the sum of the first three questions and ranges from 0 to 12.

Total score	Risk zone	Suggested action
0–7	Low risk	Reinforce current healthy pattern
8–15	Increasing risk	Brief advice, consider reducing intake
16–19	Higher risk	Brief counseling plus follow-up
20–40	Possible dependence	Refer for further assessment

Interpreting the AUDIT-C Score

The AUDIT-C has its own warning thresholds because it focuses on consumption. A score of 4 or more for men and 3 or more for women is considered a positive screen. This calculator applies the gender you select in the interpretation baseline dropdown.

Even a negative AUDIT-C does not rule out harmful drinking. Always look at the full AUDIT score and the person’s overall situation.

Common Mistakes to Avoid

Forgetting that Q9 and Q10 use 0, 2, and 4 only; they are not 0–4 items.
Using a one-week recall instead of the past 12 months. AUDIT asks about the last year.
Skipping questions. Missing answers can push a person into a lower or higher risk zone incorrectly.
Using the result as a diagnosis. The AUDIT is a screening tool designed for early detection, not diagnostic confirmation.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I take this for someone else?

Yes, the AUDIT is often filled out by a clinician during an interview or by a client before a session. The same questions and scoring apply.

What is a standard drink?

A standard drink is roughly 14 grams of pure alcohol, which equals about 12 oz of regular beer, 5 oz of wine, or 1.5 oz of distilled spirits. If your drinks are larger than this, your actual intake may be higher than the AUDIT score suggests.

Why is the AUDIT-C separate from the total?

The AUDIT-C is a quick brief screen on its own. It captures the consumption part of risk, while the full AUDIT adds dependence and harm items for a more complete picture.

If your total score is 20 or above, or if you answered Yes to an alcohol-related injury, please consult a healthcare professional. This tool cannot replace a clinical assessment.

Additional Resources

For the official screening and scoring instructions, see the WHO AUDIT guidelines for use in primary care. You can also review the Blood Alcohol Content Calculator to estimate a single drinking session’s impact.