Every day, Americans grab millions of canned drinks. Yet most people never think about the exact beverage can dimensions that make those cans fit perfectly in your hand, your fridge, or a vending machine. 

Knowing the real heights and diameters matters a lot if you design labels, pack products, or just love the details.

Beverage Can Dimensions

Volume	Common Name	Height (inches)	Height (mm)	Diameter (inches)	Diameter (mm)	Popular Brands
7.5 fl oz	Mini	3.50″	89 mm	2.60″	66 mm	Coca-Cola mini, Sprite
8 fl oz	Slim short	4.16″	105.5 mm	2.08″	52.8 mm	Red Bull original
12 fl oz	Standard	4.83″	122.7 mm	2.60″	66 mm	Coke Classic, Pepsi
12 fl oz	Sleek	6.14″	156 mm	2.25″	57–58 mm	White Claw, Truly
12 fl oz	Slim	6.61″	168 mm	2.09″	53 mm	Michelob Ultra
16 fl oz	Tall Boy	6.03–6.19″	153–157 mm	2.60″	66 mm	Monster, Craft Beer
19.2 fl oz	Stovepipe	~6.90″	175 mm	2.60″	66 mm	Oskar Blues, Many Craft Brands

Standard Beverage Can Sizes

The aluminum can market in America is huge. In 2024, over 95 billion beverage cans were filled in the USA alone. The classic 12 oz can still rules — it makes up about 60 % of all carbonated soft drink cans.

Here are the most popular sizes you see on shelves right now:

• 7.5 oz mini
• 8 oz slim
• 12 oz standard
• 12 oz sleek
• 12 oz slim
• 16 oz tall boy
• 19.2 oz stovepipe
• 24 oz and larger

Each one has its own height and diameter.

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Standard 12 oz Beverage Can Dimensions

This is the can everyone knows.

Height: 4.83 inches (122.7 mm)

Body diameter: 2.60 inches (66 mm)

Volume: exactly 355 ml

The top narrows to a 202 end (2.125 inches) so the lid snaps on tight. Coca-Cola Classic, Pepsi, Dr Pepper, Mountain Dew, and most domestic beers still use this exact size. It became the U.S. standard in the 1960s and has not changed since.

16 oz Tall Boy Can Dimensions

Craft beer and energy drinks love the 16 oz can.

Height: 6.03–6.19 inches (153–157 mm)

Diameter: still 2.60 inches (66 mm) — same width as the 12 oz!

Only the height grows. That is why stores call them “tall boys.” Monster Energy, Red Bull larger cans, White Claw Surge, and almost every craft beer can follow these measurements.

Sleek and Slim Cans

Brands want their cans to feel different in your hand. That is where sleek cans and slim cans come in.

12 oz Sleek Can Dimensions

Height: 6.14 inches (156 mm)

Diameter: 2.25 inches (57–58 mm)

White Claw, Truly, and many hard seltzers use the sleek shape. It feels taller and thinner — perfect for photos and cooler ice.

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12 oz Slim Can Dimensions

Height: 6.61 inches (168 mm) average

Diameter: 2.09 inches (53 mm)

Michelob Ultra, Corona Premier, and high-end sparkling water brands pick the slim style. It stands out on shelves because it looks elegant.

7.5 oz and 8 oz Beverage Can Sizes

Small cans are growing fast — up 25 % in sales since 2022.

7.5 oz mini can dimensions (Coca-Cola, Sprite, Pepsi mini):

Height: 3.50 inches (89 mm)

Diameter: 2.60 inches (66 mm) — same width as the big cans!

8 oz can dimensions (original Red Bull, some craft sodas):

Height: 4.16 inches (105.6 mm)

Diameter: 2.08 inches (52.8 mm)

These little cans fit perfectly in lunch boxes and hotel mini-bars.

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How Manufacturers Change Heights and Diameters

Most beverage cans today are two-piece drawn and wall-ironed (DWI) cans. The factory starts with a flat aluminum disc, punches a cup, then stretches and irons the walls super thin (as little as 0.004 inches thick). To make a taller can with the same diameter, they simply use more metal and pull it higher. For sleek and slim cans, they start with a smaller disc and pull the walls narrower and taller.

FAQ’s

What are the dimensions of a drink can?

The everyday U.S. drink can (12 oz standard) is 4.83 inches tall and 2.60 inches in diameter.

What are the dimensions of a 12 oz soda can?

Height 4.83 inches (122.7 mm), diameter 2.60 inches (66 mm), volume 355 ml.

What is the standard size of cans?

In America, the standard can is 12 fluid ounces with 4.83-inch height and 2.60-inch diameter.

What are the dimensions of a 16 oz can?

Usually 6.03 to 6.19 inches tall and 2.60 inches in diameter — same width as the 12 oz, just taller.

What size is a normal can of Coke?

A regular Coca-Cola can is the classic 12 oz size: 4.83 inches tall × 2.60 inches diameter.

What are the dimensions of a 7.5 oz soda can?

The popular mini can is about 3.50 inches tall and keeps the same 2.60-inch diameter as larger cans.

Conclusion

There you have it — every beverage can dimension you will ever need in the U.S. market, straight from real factory specs and daily industry use. Bookmark this page; you will come back to it every time you design a new drink!