Coke Can Dimensions in Inches, mm, oz – Official Size Chart USA

What are the Coke can dimensions? In the USA, Coca-Cola officially sells 3 main can sizes: 7.5 oz mini, 12 oz standard, and 16 oz tallboy. The classic 12 oz Coke can that everyone knows is 4.83″ tall x 2.60″ diameter (122.2 mm x 66.04 mm).

These dimensions are not random. They are set by Ball Corporation USA, who makes 90% of Coke cans in America. Every can follows the same body diameter, so it fits in cup holders, fridge doors, and vending machines.

In this guide, we’ll explore Coke can dimensions, including height, width, diameter, circumference, and capacity. You’ll also find measurement charts and practical examples to help you understand how a Coke can fits in cup holders, refrigerators, coolers, and other storage spaces.

Official Coke Can Sizes Available in USA

This table shows finished sealed can dimensions after the lid is seamed – what you measure at home. Specs from Ball Corporation manufacturing specs CS-A0934 and CS-A1187.

The following table gives a general comparison of common US Coke can formats.

Can Size	Mini Can	Standard Can	Tallboy
Volume	7.5 oz / 222 mL	12 oz / 355 mL	16 oz / 473 mL
Height (in)	3.60″	4.83″	6.19″
Height (cm)	9.14 cm	12.27 cm	15.72 cm
Height (mm)	91.4 mm	122.7 mm	157.22 mm
Diameter (in)	2.25″	2.60″	2.60″
Diameter (cm)	5.71 cm	6.60 cm	6.60 cm
Diameter (mm)	57.15 mm	66 mm	66 mm
Market Use	Portion control, kids, trial	Global, grocery, mass market	Convenience, gas stations

Note: Dimensions per Ball Corporation USA specs ±0.015″ tolerance. Finished sealed can height.

The 8 oz can was discontinued in the USA in 2011, replaced by the 7.5 oz. Today 8 oz only exists as a glass bottle, not a can.

Slim 12 oz (6.125″ x 2.25″) is Diet Coke / Coke Zero sleek, Red Bull style. Regular Coke Original Taste is never sold in slim 12 oz in the USA. It’s a speciality promo format. Not an official regular Coke can.

What is the most common Coke can size in USA?

The 12 oz standard can (4.83″ x 2.60″) is the most common. You find it in grocery 12-packs, Target, Walmart, and everywhere else. It weighs 13.6 oz when full.

• 7.5 oz mini (3.60″ x 2.25″) is now sold in convenience stores as a single serve for $1.29. It’s perfect for kids and portion control.
• A 16 oz tallboy (6.19″ x 2.60″) has the same diameter as a 12 oz but is 1.38″ taller. It is made to fit the same cup holder but give more drink.

7.5 oz Mini Coke Can Dimensions

Coke, commonly known as Coca-Cola, is a popular carbonated soft drink manufactured and sold by The Coca-Cola Company, an American multinational beverage corporation.

The 7.5 oz mini Coke can in the United States measures approximately 3.60 inches (9.14 cm) in height and 2.25 inches (5.71 cm) in diameter. It holds 7.5 fluid ounces (222 mL) of Coca-Cola and is the familiar aluminium can commonly found in American grocery stores, vending machines, restaurants, and convenience stores.

The 7.5 oz mini Coke can is a smaller version of the traditional Coca-Cola can. It is designed for people who prefer a smaller serving rather than a full 12 oz can.

Mini cans have surged in popularity as consumers seek smaller, portion-controlled servings. Its compact size makes it convenient for lunch boxes, small refrigerators, and portion-controlled drinks.

12 oz Standard Coke Can Dimensions

The standard 12 oz Coca-Cola can is one of the most familiar beverage can formats in the United States. It is approximately 4.83 inches tall, making it relatively easy to store on most refrigerator shelves and standard beverage holders.

The 12 oz Coke can is the traditional American soda can. These are the dimensions of a regular 12 oz Coke can:

According to Ball Corporation official spec, the standard 12 oz can is 4.83″ tall.

Measurement	Inches	Centimeters	Millimeters
Height	4.83″	12.27 cm	122.7 mm
Diameter	2.60″	6.60 cm	66 mm
Capacity	12 fl oz	355 mL	355 mL

• Weight when full: 13.6 oz
• Best for: All purposes, standard fridge, car cup holder
• This is the Coke can you see in 90% of stores.

16 oz Coke Can Dimensions

A standard 16 oz Coca-Cola can in the USA is approximately 6.21 inches (15.76 cm) tall and 2.60 inches (6.59 cm) in diameter. It holds approximately 473 mL of Coca-Cola. Compared with the regular 12 oz can, it provides 4 additional fluid ounces.

Its measurements are:

• Height: 4.83 inches
• Diameter: 2.60 inches
• Capacity: 12 fluid ounces
• Metric capacity: 355 mL
• Weight when full: 17.5 oz

Will a Coke Can Fit? – Cup Holder, Fridge, Cooler Test

Most conventional beverage cup holders can accommodate a regular soda can, but the actual fit depends on the holder’s opening, depth, and shape.

Car Cup Holder? YES

USA cup holders are 3.0″ wide. Coke 12 oz and 16 oz are both 2.60″ in diameter, so they fit snugly. Mini 7.5 oz (2.25″) fits but wobbles – use sleeve.

Fridge Door? YES

12 oz fits all fridges. A 16 oz tallboy is too tall for some fridge door bins. Use the main shelf for 16 oz.

Sublimation Wrap Size?

For Etsy tumbler wraps: the 12 oz wrap is 8.17″ circumference x 4.83″ height. Add 0.25″ bleed. The 7.5 oz mini wrap is 7.07″ x 3.60″.

For a secure fit, allow a little extra clearance rather than choosing a holder with exactly the same diameter as the can.

How Many Inches Tall Is a Coke Can

A regular 12 oz Coke can is approximately 4.83 inches tall.

For a quick comparison, here are its measurements in different units:

• Inches: 4.83 inches
• Centimeters: 12.27 cm
• Millimeters: 122.7 mm

This measurement applies to the standard 12 oz can, not every Coca-Cola can size.

How Wide Is a Coke Can

A standard 12 oz Coke can measures approximately 2.60 inches across its body.

This is equivalent to:

• 2.60 inches
• 6.60 centimeters
• 66 millimeters

Remember that the top opening and lid are narrower than the main body. If you are designing a can holder, measure the widest body section.

How Much Does a Full Coke Can Weigh (USA Official)

A full 12 oz Coke can weighs 13.6 ounces (385 grams), including liquid and aluminium. The liquid alone weighs 12.9 ounces because sugar makes Coke 4.2% heavier than water.

This table shows the total weight of various Coke can sizes.

Can Size	7.5 oz Mini	12 oz Standard	16 oz Tallboy
Liquid Weight	7.5 oz / 222 mL	12 oz / 355 ml	16 oz / 473 ml
Empty Can Weight	0.40 oz / 11.2 g	0.50 oz / 14.7 g	0.60 oz / 17 g
Full Can Weight	8.2 oz / 233 g	13.6 oz / 385 g	18.0 oz / 510 g
Full Weight in Grams	233 g	385g	510g

The exact weight depends on the can’s material and beverage formulation. The aluminium can adds a small amount of additional weight.

Coke vs Pepsi vs Red Bull – Size Comparison

Here’s a comparison table of Red Bull, Pepsi, and Coke can dimensions. It will provide a clearer picture of how these well-known beverage companies differ in can size.

Brand	12 oz Height	16 oz Height	Diameter
Coke	4.83″	6.19″	2.60″
Pepsi	4.83″	6.19″	2.60″
Red Bull	6.30″ (slim)	6.73″	2.13″ / 2.60″

Coke and Pepsi cans are identical because both are made by Ball Corp. Red Bull uses slimmer cans. See our detailed Red Bull can dimensions and Monster can dimensions comparison.

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Conclusion

Knowing the standard can dimensions is useful for several everyday purposes: Knowing these measurements can help consumers, retailers, and businesses choose the right can size and plan storage more efficiently.

Official Coke can dimensions in the USA are 7.5 oz mini is 3.60″ x 2.25″, 12 oz standard is 4.83″ x 2.60″, and 16 oz tallboy is 6.19″ x 2.60″. It holds 355 mL of Coca-Cola and is a familiar size for everyday beverage storage and consumption.

However, not all Coke can dimensions are the same. Mini, 12 oz, 16 oz, and slim formats can have different shapes and measurements.