A standard beverage can is about 4.8 inches (12.2 cm) tall and 2.6 inches (66 mm) wide. It holds 12 oz (355 ml).
But not every can follows that shape. Slim, sleek, tallboy and 500 ml cans all have their own Beverage Can Dimensions Guide. This guide gives you the exact numbers in inches, mm and cm.
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Standard Beverage Can Dimensions (Height, Diameter & Volume)
What are the standard dimensions of a drinks can? The standard 12 oz soda can size in the USA is 4.8 in (122 mm) tall and 2.6 in (66 mm) wide. Dimensions.com lists the same figures, with a volume of 355 ml. Beverage Can Dimensions Guide
The top is narrower than the body. The lid measures about 2.13 in (5.41 cm) across, while the widest part of the body is 2.6 in (6.60 cm).
Why do some sites say 4.81 in and others 4.83 in? Small rounding gaps are normal. Some sources also measure an empty can with its flange, while others measure a sealed can. Always check which one a chart uses.
A few more aluminum can dimensions and specs:
- Body code: 211. End code: 202 (about 52 mm).
- Weight: an empty aluminum can weighs about 14 g, so 34 of them make a pound.
- Origin: the recyclable aluminum can first reached the market in 1959, in a 7 oz size.
- Recycling: about 75% of aluminum beverage containers are recycled, and they can return to shelves in roughly 90 days.
One note on units. Fluid ounces measure volume, not weight. One US fl oz is about 29.57 ml.
Beverage Can Size Chart: All Common Can Sizes in Inches & mm
Here is a quick can size chart with the most common beverage can sizes. Figures come from DimensionCan and Levapack.
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| Format | Volume | Height (in / mm) | Diameter (in / mm) | Common use |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7.5 oz mini (sleek) | 222 ml | 4.11 / 104 | 2.28 / 58 | Mini sodas |
| 8.4 oz stubby | 250 ml | 3.62 / 92 | 2.60 / 66 | Juice, mini sodas |
| 8.4 oz slim | 250 ml | 5.28 / 134 | 2.09 / 53 | Red Bull |
| 8.4 oz sleek | 250 ml | 4.53 / 115 | 2.24 / 57 | Sparkling water |
| 12 oz standard | 355 ml | 4.81 / 122 | 2.60 / 66 | Coca-Cola, Pepsi, Budweiser |
| 12 oz sleek | 355 ml | 6.12 / 155 | 2.24 / 57 | White Claw, Celsius, Truly, High Noon |
| 16 oz tallboy | 473 ml | 6.19 / 157 | 2.60 / 66 | Monster, Rockstar, Bang, craft beer |
| 19.2 oz stovepipe | 568 ml | 7.0 / 178 | 2.60 / 66 | Convenience stores |
| 24 oz King Can | 710 ml | 6.0 / 152 | 3.07 / 78 | Value beer, energy drinks |
| 32 oz crowler | 946 ml | 7.0 / 178 | 3.07 / 78 | Brewery takeaway |
| 500 ml | 500 ml | 6.61 / 168 | 2.61 / 66.3 | Beer, soda (imports) |
Some sites list a 24 oz “oil can” at 8.5 in tall. Others list it at 6.0 in. Sizes vary by brand, so confirm with the can maker.
What is the difference between slim and sleek cans? A slim can is about 53 mm wide and uses a smaller 200 end. A sleek can is about 57 mm wide and uses the usual 202 end. They look alike, but their parts do not swap.
Why does a White Claw look taller than a Coke? Both hold 12 oz. The 12 oz sleek is about 34 mm taller and 8 mm narrower. It is also the fastest-growing can format in the US, driven by hard seltzer and energy drinks.
A tallboy shares the standard 66 mm body, so it is simply taller. Crowlers and King Cans use a wider 307 body and a 300 end. They need their own seamer.
250ml, 330ml & 500ml Can Dimensions (Metric Sizes)
What are the dimensions of a 250ml can? It depends on the shape. A slim 250 ml can is about 5.28 × 2.09 in (134 × 53 mm). A sleek one is about 4.53 × 2.24 in (115 × 57 mm). A stubby one is about 3.62 × 2.6 in (92 × 66 mm).
What size is a 500ml can? A 500 ml can is 168 mm tall, about 6.6 in. Its outside body diameter is at most 66.3 mm, and it uses the 211/202 format. That makes it a tall can on the same body as a 12 oz.
The maker’s spec sheet also lists a few strength figures. A 500 ml can weighs about 12.4 g, resists at least 6.2 bar of pressure, and has a column strength of 675 N.
A 330 ml can is shorter than a 12 oz. It stands about 4.54 in (115 mm) tall and 2.6 in (66 mm) wide.
Quick ml to oz conversions:
- 330 ml ≈ 11.2 oz
- 355 ml = 12 oz
- 375 ml ≈ 12.7 oz
- 473 ml = 16 oz
- 500 ml ≈ 16.9 oz
How to Measure a Beverage Can for Fit (Coolers, Cup Holders & Shelves)
Use a sealed, undamaged can. Then follow these steps:
- Height: stand the can upright and measure to the top of the rim.
- Diameter: measure across the widest part of the body. Calipers work best.
- Opening: measure the inside of the holder, not its outside.
- Units: write “mm” or “in” next to every number.
Will a sleek can fit a standard holder? It may fit, but it can slide around. A standard can may not enter a slot made for sleek cans. A tallboy may also be too tall for a shallow fridge shelf.
Do the pack math too. Three 66 mm cans side by side span 198 mm before you add gaps or walls.
For a label or wrap, multiply the diameter by π. A 66 mm can has a circumference of about 207 mm (8.16 in). The printable area is smaller, because the curved shoulder and base are not flat. Get the template from your can supplier before you print.
For brands, drink can labeling space, pallet stacking and filling line fit all depend on these same numbers.
FAQs
What are the standard dimensions of a drinks can?
A standard 12 oz can is about 4.8 in (12.2 cm) tall and 2.6 in (66 mm) wide. It holds 355 ml.
What are the dimensions of a 250ml can?
Slim is about 5.28 × 2.09 in. Sleek is about 4.53 × 2.24 in. Stubby is about 3.62 × 2.6 in.
What are the dimensions of a can?
It depends on the format. The most common US can is the 12 oz standard at 4.8 × 2.6 in. Use the chart above for sleek, tallboy, 500 ml and crowler sizes.
What size is a 500ml can?
About 168 mm (6.6 in) tall and 66 mm (2.6 in) in diameter.
Conclusion
In short: most US cans share a 66 mm body, and sleek, slim and crowler cans break that pattern. Check height, diameter and volume together, and you will pick the right can.
Rehmaan Khan is a Measurement Content Researcher Specializing in MLmeasurement, Size Guides, Charts, and Simple Educational Measurement Content.