AUDIT-C Calculator
HealthScore the 3-question AUDIT-C alcohol screening questionnaire instantly. A quick self-check tool, not a diagnosis, based on the validated abbreviated AUDIT scale.
AUDIT-C Total Score
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What is a AUDIT-C Score?
The AUDIT-C Calculator scores the 3-question abbreviated Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test, a widely used quick screening tool for alcohol consumption patterns. It's commonly used in primary care as a fast initial screen before considering the longer full AUDIT.
This is a screening tool, not a diagnosis. If you're concerned about your drinking patterns, please talk to a doctor. See also the AUDIT Score Calculator for the full 10-question version.
How to use this AUDIT-C Score calculator
- Answer how often you have a drink containing alcohol.
- Answer how many drinks you typically have on a drinking day.
- Answer how often you have six or more drinks on one occasion.
- Read your AUDIT-C Total Score instantly.
- Use the result as a prompt for reflection or as a conversation starter with a healthcare professional.
Formula & Methodology
Each question is scored 0-4 based on the response option selected. Total Score = Sum of all 3 item scores (range: 0-12) Worked example — answers of 2 (frequency), 1 (typical drinks), 1 (binge frequency): Total Score = 2 + 1 + 1 = 4 As with any screening score, interpretation and next steps are best discussed with a healthcare professional.
Frequently Asked Questions
AUDIT-C is a 3-question abbreviated version of the full 10-question AUDIT (Alcohol Use Disorders Identification Test), used as a quick screening tool for alcohol consumption patterns. It's widely used in primary care settings as a fast initial screen.
No — AUDIT-C is a screening tool only, not a diagnostic instrument. A higher score suggests it may be worth discussing your drinking patterns with a healthcare professional, but only a qualified clinician can make an actual diagnosis.
Each of the three questions is scored from 0 to 4 based on your selected answer, and the three scores are added together for a total ranging from 0 to 12.
The three questions cover how often you drink, how many drinks you typically have, and how often you have six or more drinks on one occasion (binge drinking frequency).
AUDIT-C uses only the first three consumption-focused questions from the full 10-question [AUDIT Score Calculator](/audit-score-calculator/), making it faster to complete, while the full AUDIT also covers dependence symptoms and alcohol-related problems in more depth.
Higher scores generally reflect higher-risk drinking patterns based on frequency and quantity; this calculator does not provide a clinical interpretation — any concerns about your score should be discussed with a healthcare professional.
No — this calculator runs entirely in your browser and does not transmit, store, or share your answers anywhere.
There's no fixed schedule — it can be used as an occasional self-check-in, and in clinical settings it's sometimes repeated periodically as part of routine screening.
Consider speaking with a doctor about your drinking patterns — the AUDIT-C is designed to prompt that conversation, not replace it, and support is available if you have concerns.
The [Alcohol Unit Calculator](/alcohol-unit-calculator/) computes the precise unit count for a specific drink, while AUDIT-C screens broader drinking patterns and frequency — the two tools complement each other for understanding alcohol consumption.
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