Single Wall vs Double Wall Coffee Cups: Price Per Cup

Single wall coffee cups are one layer of coated paper and cost less per cup; double wall coffee cups add a second paper wall so the cup is more comfortable to hold with a hot drink inside. At Packery, an 8oz single wall cup works out at $0.07 each and an 8oz double wall cup at $0.10 each, so the real question is whether your drinks need the extra wall or just a sleeve on busy days.

Key takeaways

• Single wall cups come in cartons of 1000; double wall cups come in cartons of 500.
• Art Print single wall cups run from $0.07 each (8oz) to $0.12 each (16oz); Art Print double wall cups run from $0.10 each (8oz) to $0.17 each (16oz).
• A sleeve over a single wall cup gives you a second layer only on the drinks that need it.
• Lids are matched by rim size, not by wall type. Check the rim size in the product name, or pick a "One Lid Fits All" cup.
• Every product page shows the carton price and price per item, and there is no minimum order.

What is the difference between single wall and double wall coffee cups?

A single wall cup is one layer of paper with a coating on the inside to hold liquid. A double wall cup has an outer paper wall wrapped around the inner cup, which makes the outside more comfortable to hold.

Apart from one kraft cup, every single wall and double wall cup in our range is Paper + Aqueous Coated, so the material is the same. The difference is the extra wall, the carton size and the price: single wall cups come in cartons of 1000 and double wall cups in cartons of 500.

There is also a PLA-lined paper option in single wall: the 12oz Kraft Coffee Cups – Lined SW Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) in brown kraft, at $135.09 per carton or $0.14 each.

How much does each cup really cost per cup?

Per cup, single wall is the cheaper option at every size where we stock both types in the same print (Art Print or White). The table shows carton price and price per item from each product page.

Compare per-cup prices, not carton prices. A double wall carton often costs less up front because it holds half as many cups, so carton to carton it can look cheaper when it is not.

When does a sleeve make more sense than a double wall cup?

A sleeve makes sense when most of your cups are fine as single wall and only some drinks need a second layer. You keep one cup on the shelf and add a sleeve to the hottest or largest drinks, instead of stocking two cup types in every size.

It suits venues where hot drinks are a small share of the cups going out, and larger sizes where a sleeve on a 16oz single wall cup keeps the lower single wall price for most orders.

Double wall is the simpler choice when nearly every drink is a hot coffee. Staff grab one cup, there is no extra step at the machine, and you are not counting two items when you reorder. If you find you are sleeving most of your cups, switch those sizes to double wall.

Which lids fit single wall and double wall cups?

Lids fit by rim size, not by whether the cup is single or double wall. Check the rim size listed in the product name, such as 80mm or 90mm, and order lids made for that rim.

The easiest route is a cup sold as "One Lid Fits All", such as the 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print One Lid Fits All (Carton of 1000) at $116.09 per carton ($0.12 each) and the 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print One Lid Fits All (Carton of 500) at $68.83 per carton ($0.14 each). Check each product page for the matching lid. For more on lid styles, see our guide to takeaway coffee cup lids.

Can I get single or double wall cups printed with my logo?

Yes, custom printing with your logo is available on selected products, including the 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print 90mm, the 12oz White SW and White DW cups, the 6oz Single Wall Art Print 80mm cup and the 12oz Kraft lined cup. See custom print for how it works.

Which one should I buy?

Match the cup to how your drinks leave the counter.

• Espresso bar or small-cup café: the 6oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 80mm (Carton of 1000) at $69.67 per carton ($0.07 each) covers piccolos and short blacks at a low per-cup price.
• Busy café selling mostly hot 8oz coffees: the 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print (Carton of 500) at $54.90 per carton ($0.11 each) saves the sleeve step.
• Café that wants one cheaper cup plus sleeves: the 8oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print (Carton of 1000) at $79.90 per carton ($0.08 each).
• Regular-size takeaway coffee: the 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 500) at $71.55 per carton ($0.14 each), or the 12oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Single Wall Art Print 90mm (Carton of 1000) at $139.73 per carton ($0.14 each) if you sleeve as needed.
• Large drinks, food trucks and caterers: the 16oz Aqueous Coated Coffee Cups – Double Wall Art Print (Carton of 500) at $125.18 per carton ($0.25 each).

If you are setting up from scratch, our guide to buying coffee cups wholesale covers stocking several sizes at once. You can browse every size and finish on the coffee cups page.

Ordering

Cups are sold by the carton, and each product page shows the carton price and price per item. There is no minimum order. Delivery is a flat fee set by your postcode, and free once an order passes a set amount; checkout shows the exact cost, and today's rates are on the shipping page. Expect 3–5 business days to capital cities and 4–6 business days regional. All orders are prepaid online. Damaged or faulty items are replaced or refunded free; unopened stock cartons can be returned within 7 days of delivery (10% restocking fee, return delivery at your cost). To restock several sizes in one go, use quick order.

See also: coffee cups with lids: which lid fits which cup size, priced per cup + lid.

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