Calculate Scotland’s minimum unit price
Multiply the ABV percentage by the total volume in litres and £0.65. If the result contains a fraction of a penny, round up to the next whole penny.
Formula: total litres × ABV × £0.65, rounded up.
Scottish MUP examples
| Product details | Calculated MUP floor |
|---|---|
| 4 × 500ml cans at 5% ABV | £6.50 |
| 750ml wine at 12.5% ABV | £6.10 |
| 700ml spirits at 40% ABV | £18.20 |
Why the wine result differs from Wales
The unrounded amount for 750ml at 12.5% is £6.09375. Scotland rounds up to £6.10; Wales rounds to the nearest penny, £6.09. Always select the correct nation.
Multipacks and promotions require additional checks
The rate has been 65p per unit since 30 September 2024. A MUP calculation alone does not approve a Scottish promotion. Off-sales multibuy discounts are restricted, and multipack pricing requirements may also affect the permitted price where singles are sold.
This calculator does not return a Scottish minimum for drinks at or below 1.2% ABV; consult the official guidance for that case.
Scottish Government MUP guidance ↗ · Scottish promotion policy ↗