The study, which was conducted by YouGov, found that 69 per cent of drinkers aged 18 to 24 correctly stated that a pint of beer contained two units, compared with 57 per cent of drinkers over 55.
Thirty-two per cent of young drinkers correctly said that a large glass of wine contained three units, compared with just 18 per cent of drinkers over 55.
The findings were published as part of the Department of Health's new £10m Know Your Limits campaign, which aims to make the public aware of how much alcohol they are consuming.
The recommended daily allowance is two to three units a day for women and three to four units for men.
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