Takeaway Coffee Cup Sizes: 6oz to 16oz and Lid Fit Guide
Takeaway coffee cup sizes in our range run from 6oz to 16oz: 6oz for piccolos and macchiatos, 8oz for a regular flat white or latte, 12oz for a large, and 16oz for an extra-large or a big chai. To match a lid, check the cup's rim size and wall type in the product name before you order, because not every lid fits every cup.
Key takeaways
- The 6oz, 8oz, 12oz and 16oz cups cover the standard café drink menu, from short milk coffees to extra-large serves.
- Single wall (SW) cups come in cartons of 1000; most double wall (DW) cups come in cartons of 500.
- The 6oz cups have an 80mm rim and the 12oz art print and kraft cups have a 90mm rim. Buy lids to match that size.
- Two 8oz cups are labelled "One Lid Fits All" in the product name. Check the product page for the matching lid before you order.
- Cup prices range from $0.06 each (6oz single wall) to $0.25 each (12oz white double wall).
What size takeaway coffee cup do I need for each drink?
Pick the cup size by drink, then stock as few sizes as your menu allows. Many cafés get by with a small, a regular and a large.
- 6oz: piccolos, macchiatos, short blacks with a dash of milk and kids' babyccinos. Try the 6oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 80mm (Carton of 1000).
- 8oz: the "regular" flat white, cappuccino or latte at most cafés. The 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print (Carton of 1000) is the everyday option.
- 12oz: the "large" milk coffee, long black or hot chocolate. See the 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 1000).
- 16oz: extra-large coffees, chai lattes and teas. See the 16oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print (Carton of 1000).
A small-and-large menu usually runs 8oz and 12oz. Add 6oz for piccolos and 16oz for extra-large serves.
Which lid fits which coffee cup?
Lids are matched by rim diameter, not by the oz printed on the cup. A lid made for an 80mm rim will not seal a 90mm rim, so check the rim size in the product name and buy lids with the same measurement.
- 80mm rim: both 6oz cups (art print and white single wall).
- 90mm rim: the 12oz single wall art print, the 12oz kraft cup and the 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 500).
- "One Lid Fits All": the 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print One Lid Fits All (Carton of 1000) and the 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print One Lid Fits All (Carton of 500) carry this label. Confirm the lid on the product page or with us before ordering.
Where a product name doesn't list a rim size, contact us before ordering lids. For lid styles (sip-through, flat and so on), see our guide to takeaway coffee cup lids.
Single wall or double wall: what's the difference?
A single wall cup is one layer of coated paper. A double wall cup adds a second paper layer around the outside. In our art print range, single wall cups cost less per cup than the double wall cup of the same size and come in larger cartons, and double wall cups give the customer a thicker cup to hold.
Compare the per-item price rather than the carton price, because single wall cartons hold 1000 cups and double wall cartons hold 500.
How do the sizes compare on price?
Every cup below is sold by the carton, and each product page shows the carton price and the price per item. All prices include GST.
| Product | Size / material | Carton qty | Carton price | Price per item |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 80mm (Carton of 1000) | 6oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | 1000 | $62.13 | $0.06 |
| 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print (Carton of 1000) | 8oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | 1000 | $74.38 | $0.07 |
| 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print One Lid Fits All (Carton of 500) | 8oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | 500 | $49.22 | $0.10 |
| 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) | 12oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | 1000 | $99.03 | $0.10 |
| 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 500) | 12oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | 500 | $66.72 | $0.13 |
| 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) | 12oz, Paper + PLA Coated | 1000 | $159.57 | $0.16 |
| 16oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print (Carton of 1000) | 16oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | 1000 | $116.28 | $0.12 |
| 16oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print (Carton of 500) | 16oz, Paper + Aqueous Coated | 500 | $86.53 | $0.17 |
White versions are also available if you want a plain cup to brand: the 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – White DW (Carton of 500) is $123.90 per carton ($0.25 each), and the 16oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – White DW (Carton of 500) is $82.79 per carton ($0.17 each).
Can I get kraft or logo-printed takeaway cups?
Yes. The 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) is a brown kraft cup made from PLA-coated paper, at $159.57 per carton or $0.16 each.
Custom printing with your logo is available on selected products, including the 6oz, 12oz kraft and white cups. See custom print for which cups qualify.
Which one should I buy?
Start with the drinks you sell most, then match cups to the venue:
- Busy espresso bar or kiosk: stock the 6oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 80mm (Carton of 1000) for piccolos and the 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print (Carton of 1000) for regulars.
- Suburban café with a mixed menu: run 8oz and 12oz double wall. Use the 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print One Lid Fits All (Carton of 500) and the 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 500).
- Food truck or market stall: keep it to two sizes in single wall to save space and cash. The 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) pairs well with the 8oz single wall.
- Venue selling extra-large coffees, chai or tea: add the 16oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print (Carton of 500), or the single wall 16oz if you want the lower per-item price.
If customers order several drinks at once, add the Coffee Cups – 4 Egg Board Carry Tray (Carton of 300) at $81.21 per carton ($0.27 each). For more on buying in volume, read coffee cups wholesale, or browse every size on the coffee cups page.
How do I order?
There's no minimum order. Delivery to metro areas is $35 flat, free on orders over $750; regional delivery is $75 flat, free over $1,000. Allow 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days to regional areas. All orders are prepaid online and prices include GST. You can return unopened full cartons within 14 days of delivery (you pay the return freight), and damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free. If you already know your sizes, use quick order to add several cartons at once.
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