The Intoximeters Inc. "Drink Wheel"¹ is a form that you can fill out that when completed will instantly compute your estimated blood/breath alcohol concentration ("BAC") or blood alcohol content.  This simulates the breath alcohol testing done by an Intoximeter Alco-Sensor IV.  The Alco-Sensor IV is used in both Law Enforcement and Workplace Testing for alcohol testing.  It is presented as a public service to Intoximeters web site visitors. Its primary purpose is to provide useful information about the responsible use of alcohol.

Why is it called a "Drink Wheel"?

We call it the "Drink Wheel" because it is based on various paper and cardboard BAC calculators that are given out in alcohol awareness programs, some of which are in the form of a wheel that you can spin around to calculate your estimated BAC based on what and how much you have had to drink.

Interesting Historical Note:

The terms Breathalyzer ™ and Breathalyser ™ have become synonymous with breath alcohol testing equipment. Both are trademarked names not owned by Intoximeters, Inc. In fact the term Breathalyzer originated from an instrument invented by R.F. Borkenstein that utilized Chemical Oxidation and Photometry to determine alcohol concentration. The instrument was originally introduced in 1954 and was widely utilized for more than 20 years.