Beer Pong Calculator

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Must be even for a single-elimination bracket. 8 teams = 7 total games.
teams
More tables mean games can run in parallel, reducing total duration.
tables
Standard beer pong uses 10 cups arranged in a triangle on each side.
A typical 10-cup game runs 15-25 minutes. Use the lower end for experienced players.
min
Most house rules fill each cup 1/3 to 1/2 full, roughly 1-2 oz per cup.
oz
Add extra to cover re-racks, spills, and warm-up cups.
Used to convert total ounces into number of containers to buy.
Enter the cost of a standard 12-pack at your local store.
USD
Widmark BAC formula uses different body-water distribution factors for males and females.
Used only for the BAC estimate.
lb
Your body metabolises roughly 0.015 g/dL of BAC per hour. Longer sessions lower your peak BAC.
hrs
Cans / bottles to buyMinimal effect
16cans

Always round up at the store

Total games7
Total beer needed181oz
12-packs to buy1.3packs
Estimated beer cost28USD
Cost per person1.75USD
Tournament duration60min
Estimated peak BAC0.005
0.005 g/dL
Minimal<0.02Mild buzz0.02-0.05Near limit0.05-0.08Do not drive0.08-0.15Dangerous0.15+

You need 16 cans for 8 teams.

  • Buy 16 cans (2 packs). The extra buffer covers re-racks and spills so you do not run dry mid-tournament.
  • Total beer bill is about $28.00, or $1.75 per player if you split evenly.
  • With a single-elimination bracket the tournament should take roughly 1h 0m of table time.

Next stepSet aside a separate rinse-water cup at each end so players are not drinking ping-pong-ball bacteria.

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