Paper Cup Dimensions and Usage Areas | CSA Endüstri

Cardboard cups are used in different sizes to serve tea and coffee. Choosing the right glass size both improves the beverage experience and simplifies cost and stock management. Here are the cup sizes and usage areas:


1. Tea Cups (Small Size)

Small cups are especially ideal for tea and small portions of coffee.

  • 4 oz (118 ml): Espresso or small tea service
  • 6 oz (177 ml): Standard tea or Turkish coffee
  • 6.5oz (192ml): Vending machine tea cups and small coffee portions
  • 7 oz (207 ml): Most commonly used cup in vending machines, suitable for medium tea, Americano or small coffee


2. Coffee Cups (Medium and Large Size)

Medium and large glasses are preferred for coffee, latte, cappuccino and cold drinks:

  • 8oz (236ml): Small coffee, latte or Americano
  • 12 oz (354 ml): Medium coffee, cappuccino or filter coffee
  • 16 oz (473 ml): Great coffee, latte or cold drinks
  • 20oz (591ml): Extra large coffee or iced coffees
  • 22–24 oz (650–710 ml): Great cold drinks and milkshakes


3. Universal and Starbucks Counterparts

Universal measurements of paper cup sizes and their equivalents at Starbucks:

Measurement (Oz) Universal Starbucks Equivalent

3 Testers Demi

7 Starter/Small Small

8 Small Short

12 Medium Tall

14 Medium Plus —

16 Large Grande

20XLarge Vent

Note: Measurements are based on US Fluid Ounce.