Cup Sizes Guide: 4oz to 16oz
Cups are sized in fluid ounces. A 4oz cup (about 115ml) is an espresso, 7oz (about 200ml) suits water coolers, 8oz (about 227ml) is a regular tea or coffee, 12oz (about 360ml) a regular takeaway coffee and 16oz (about 480ml) a large. Here's every cup we stock, with sizes, lids and packs.
Every cup size we stock
| Cup | Capacity | Size | Type | Hot or cold | Lid | Packs | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1oz shot glass | 30ml | 4cm wide x 3.5cm high | Clear polystyrene | Cold | – | 50 for £1.49 | Shop |
| 2oz shot glass | 60ml | 4cm wide x 5cm high | Clear polystyrene | Cold | – | 40 for £2.49 | Shop |
| 4oz kraft cafe cup | About 115ml | 6cm rim x 5.5cm high | Single wall paper | Hot or cold | Not available | 50 for £1.20 | Shop |
| 7oz white paper cup | About 200ml | 7cm rim x 8.5cm high | Single wall paper | Hot or cold | Not included | 50 for £1.99 (currently sold out) | Shop |
| 7oz clear plastic cup | 180ml | – | Clear plastic | Cold | – | 100 for £1.19 | Shop |
| 8oz white paper cup | About 227ml | 8cm rim x 9cm high | Single wall paper | Hot or cold | 80mm sipper lid (trade, DS2727) | 50 for £1.99 · trade case 1,000 | Shop |
| 8oz ripple coffee cup | About 227ml | – | Ripple wall paper | Hot | Included | 25 for £2.49 · 50 for £4.49 · trade case 500 | Shop |
| 12oz ripple coffee cup | About 360ml | – | Ripple wall paper | Hot | Ask us | Trade case 500 (DS2729) | Trade quote |
| 12oz gold foil party cup | 12oz | 9cm wide x 11cm high | Single wall paper, gold foil | Hot or cold | – | 8 for £1.99 | Shop |
| 12oz smoothie cup | About 360ml | – | Clear plastic | Cold | Dome lid with straw hole, included | Trade case 250 (DS2825) | Trade quote |
| 16oz ripple coffee cup | About 480ml | – | Ripple wall paper | Hot | Ask us | Trade case 500 (DS2728) | Trade quote |
| 16oz smoothie cup | About 480ml | – | Clear plastic | Cold | Dome lid with straw hole, included | Trade case 250 (DS2826) | Trade quote |
Capacities are approximate. Retail packs are on each product page; trade cases are for business orders, so ask us for a quote.
Which cup do I need?
- Espresso, tasters and samples: 4oz kraft cafe cups
- Water coolers, vending, tea and squash: 7oz white paper cups or 7oz clear plastic cups
- Tea and coffee served on the spot: 8oz white paper cups
- Takeaway coffee: 8oz ripple cups with lids, or 12oz and 16oz ripple cups for larger sizes
- Smoothies, iced coffee and milkshakes: 12oz or 16oz smoothie cups with dome lids
- Parties: 12oz gold foil cups, and 1oz or 2oz shot glasses
Single wall or ripple wall?
Single wall cups are one layer of paper. They're fine for drinks served straight away, but they can feel warm to hold with very hot drinks. Ripple wall cups have a textured outer wall that makes hot drinks comfortable to hold, so they're the better choice for takeaway coffee.
Lids
Our 8oz ripple coffee cups come with lids, and the smoothie cups come with dome lids that have a hole for a straw. For trade orders we also stock black lockable sipper lids in 80mm and 90mm. Match the lid to the cup's rim: the 80mm lid is sized for cups with an 8cm rim, such as our 8oz white paper cups.
Frequently asked questions
How many ml is an 8oz cup?
About 227ml, the standard size for a regular cup of tea or coffee.
What's the difference between 7oz and 8oz cups?
The 7oz holds about 200ml and suits water coolers and smaller drinks. The 8oz holds about 227ml and is the standard tea and coffee size.
Can paper cups be used for hot drinks?
Yes. Our single wall and ripple wall paper cups are for hot and cold drinks. Single wall cups can feel warm to hold, so for takeaway coffee choose ripple cups with lids.
Are the clear plastic cups for hot drinks?
No. The 7oz clear plastic cups, smoothie cups and shot glasses are for cold drinks only.
Can I buy cups in bulk?
Yes. Retail packs are on each product page, and for cases of 250 to 1,000 you can request trade pricing.
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