Paper cup sizing may sound both sleep-inducing and painful; however, it doesn’t need to be that way! Below, we’ve created a simple and easy-to-follow guide on branded paper cup sizes based on one of our favourite coffee companies: Starbucks (even though they’re solely responsible for my over-consumption of caffeine… we’ll leave that for another blog).
4oz Disposable Paper Cups
The smallest of them all. Commonly used for espresso shots and taster pots. Lids are rarely required (though are available) and come single-walled. Click to find this product.
Volume: 114ml (approx.)
Top Diameter: 61mm
Bottom Diameter: 45mm
Height: 65mm
8oz Disposable Paper Cups
These will be your “Short” in Starbucks. This sizeis notoriously popular for events, festivals and exhibitions. Lids are advisable if they’re to be used in a busy environment. They come in single-walled and double-walled versions. Click to find this product.
Volume: 227ml (approx.)
Top Diameter: 80mm
Bottom Diameter: 56mm
Height: 90mm
12oz Disposable Paper Cups
These will be your “Tall” (small) in Starbucks. Great if you want to serve a standard-sized beverage. They come in single-walled and double-walled versions. Click to find this product.
Volume: 341ml (approx.)
Top Diameter: 90mm
Bottom Diameter: 56mm
Height: 115mm
16oz Disposable Paper Cups
These will be your “Grande” (medium) in Starbucks. Perfect for when you want your drink to last that little bit longer. This is the second most popular size for hot drinks after the 12oz cup. Click to find this product.
Volume: 455ml (approx.)
Top Diameter: 90mm
Bottom Diameter: 56mm
Height: 136mm
20oz Disposable Paper Cups
These will be your “Venti” (large) at Starbucks, and share the same volume as a standard British pint glass. Plastic 20oz cups would make perfect substitutes for pint glasses to reduce harmful incidents. Click to find this product.
Volume: 568ml (approx.)
Top Diameter: 90mm
Bottom Diameter: 62mm
Height: 152mm
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Note: Measurements were based on single or double-walled Paper Cups. The dimensions will vary depending on the type of cup (plastic, polystyrene, double-walled, etc). The dimensions will also vary from different manufacturers. For accuracy, it’s best to request a sample before you order. Starbucks size guide: http://starbucksorder.tumblr.com/drinksizes