Minimum Unit Pricing Calculator

Minimum Unit Pricing In Scotland & Wales

Minimum pricing is a key measure in the Scottish and Welsh Government’s alcohol strategies, and sets a retail price below which alcohol cannot be sold.

Updated MUP legislation came into effect from 30th Sept 2024 in Scotland, increasing to £0.65

MUP pricing in Wales remains subject to legislation effective from 2nd March 2020 at £0.50

• Please click here to view updated mygov.scot guidance on minimum unit pricing for Scottish retailers.
• Please click here to download the Scottish MUP Retailers Guide, Posters & Shelf Edge Labels.
• Please click here to view guidance from the Welsh Government on Welsh MUP.

How to calculate a minimum unit price:

Every alcoholic drink has a minimum price based on the amount of pure alcohol it contains. To calculate this, multiply the following together, rounding up to the nearest penny to make sure it’s not less than the Minimum Unit Price:

• the price per unit – £0.65 (Scotland) or £0.50 (Wales)
• the strength of the alcohol – the ABV percentage
• the volume in litres