Promille (‰) is commonly used in many countries to express BAC. This page helps you translate between units.
Enter a value in one unit to see approximate equivalents in other common BAC units. All conversions are approximate.
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Promille (‰) literally means “per thousand.” A BAC of 0.5‰ is equivalent to 0.05% BAC. Some countries express legal driving limits in promille, while others use percent or mg/dL. The underlying concept is the same: an approximate measure of alcohol per volume of blood.