Starbucks Cup Sizes Chart — All Sizes in Oz and Ml
Starbucks uses Italian-inspired size names that do not match standard small/medium/large labelling. Here is the complete Starbucks size chart with ounces, millilitres, and availability for 2026:
| Size Name | Ounces | Millilitres | Available For | Espresso Shots (standard) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short | 8 oz | 236 ml | Hot drinks only | 1 shot |
| Tall | 12 oz | 355 ml | All drinks | 1 shot |
| Grande | 16 oz | 473 ml | All drinks | 2 shots |
| Venti (hot) | 20 oz | 591 ml | Hot drinks | 2 shots |
| Venti (cold) | 24 oz | 710 ml | Iced drinks, Frappuccinos | 3 shots |
| Trenta | 30 oz | 887 ml | Cold brew, iced coffee, Refreshers, iced tea only | N/A |
Note: Short is not listed on most Starbucks menu boards but can be ordered for hot drinks. Trenta is not available for espresso drinks or Frappuccinos — only for cold brew, iced coffee, Refreshers, and iced tea.
Each Starbucks Size — Detailed Breakdown
Short — 8 oz (236 ml)
The Short is Starbucks's smallest size and is not displayed on most menu boards, but baristas will prepare it if you ask. It holds 8 oz (236 ml) and is only available for hot drinks — not iced drinks or Frappuccinos. It contains a single espresso shot, making it the most concentrated espresso-to-milk ratio of any size.
- Best for: Stronger-tasting hot lattes, children's hot drinks
- Calories: Approximately 75% of a Tall for the same drink
- Availability: US stores only — not all international markets
Tall — 12 oz (355 ml)
A Starbucks Tall is 12 ounces (355 ml). It is the smallest size available for all drink types — hot, iced, and Frappuccino. Despite being labelled "Tall," it is actually the smallest standard size. It contains 1 espresso shot for most drinks.
- Best for: Lighter options, calorie-conscious drinks
- Calories: Approximately 75–80% of a Grande
- Price: Typically $0.40–$0.60 less than a Grande
Grande — 16 oz (473 ml)
A Starbucks Grande is 16 ounces (473 ml). It is the most commonly ordered size and the reference size for all Starbucks published nutrition data. Most drink recipes — including default syrup pumps and milk volumes — are calibrated for Grande. It contains 2 espresso shots for most drinks.
- Best for: Standard orders, calorie tracking reference point
- Default syrups: 3 pumps for most lattes, 4 pumps for mochas
- Calories: The baseline for all nutrition calculator values
Venti — 20 oz hot / 24 oz cold
Venti means "twenty" in Italian — which is accurate only for hot drinks. A hot Venti holds 20 oz (591 ml). A cold Venti holds 24 oz (710 ml) because the larger cup accommodates ice. This is the most important size distinction to know at Starbucks. A Venti iced latte contains 3 espresso shots; a Venti hot latte contains 2 shots.
- Hot Venti: 20 oz / 591 ml — 2 espresso shots
- Cold Venti: 24 oz / 710 ml — 3 espresso shots
- Calories vs Grande: Approximately 30–50% more depending on drink type
- Price: Typically $0.50–$0.80 more than a Grande
Trenta — 30 oz (887 ml)
The Trenta is Starbucks's largest size at 30 oz (887 ml) — large enough to hold the entire contents of a bottle of wine. It is available only for cold brew, iced coffee, Refreshers, and iced tea. You cannot order a Frappuccino or any hot drink in a Trenta.
- Available drinks: Cold brew, iced coffee, Refreshers, iced tea, lemonade
- NOT available for: Lattes, Frappuccinos, hot drinks, Macchiatos
- Best for: High-volume low-calorie drinks (a Trenta Cold Brew is still only ~10 calories)
How Starbucks Size Affects Calories
Moving up one size at Starbucks does not simply add the same number of calories each time — the increase depends on the drink type because milk volume, syrup pumps, and ice ratios all change differently. Here is how size affects calories for three common drinks:
| Drink | Tall (12 oz) | Grande (16 oz) | Venti (20/24 oz) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Iced Latte (2% milk) | ~100 cal | 130 cal | ~190 cal |
| Caramel Macchiato | ~190 cal | 250 cal | ~360 cal |
| Caramel Frappuccino | ~290 cal | 380 cal | ~510 cal |
| Cold Brew (plain) | ~5 cal | 5 cal | ~5 cal |
| Strawberry Acai Refresher | ~105 cal | 140 cal | ~210 cal |
For precise calorie counts for your exact order — including your milk type and syrup choice — use the free Starbucks calorie calculator.
Tall vs Grande vs Venti — Which Size Should You Order?
The right size depends on what you want from your drink:
- Order a Tall if you want fewer calories, a stronger espresso-to-milk ratio (for lattes), or a smaller portion size. A Tall Iced Latte with almond milk is approximately 40–50 calories.
- Order a Grande for a balanced flavour — it is the size Starbucks recipes are calibrated for, so the drink tastes exactly as intended.
- Order a Venti if you need more volume — but note that cold Venti drinks (24 oz) contain more ice than hot Venti (20 oz). Cold Venti drinks get an extra espresso shot vs Grande; hot Venti drinks typically do not.
For calorie-conscious orders, Tall is the best choice for any drink with milk — you save 25–35% of calories vs Grande. For plain drinks like cold brew or Americano, size makes almost no calorie difference.
Why Is Starbucks Grande the "Medium"?
Starbucks originally launched in 1971 with three sizes: Short, Tall, and Grande. When they added Venti, Grande moved to "medium" position. The names are Italian — Venti means "twenty" (ounces), Grande means "large," and Tall simply means tall. Today the naming reflects tradition more than logic, which is why customers often find it confusing.
The most frequently asked question is: How many oz is a Grande at Starbucks? The answer is 16 oz (473 ml) — always, for every drink type.
Frequently Asked Questions — Starbucks Cup Sizes
A Starbucks Grande is 16 ounces (473 ml). This is the same for every drink — hot lattes, iced lattes, Frappuccinos, teas, and Refreshers. Grande is the most commonly ordered size and the reference size for all Starbucks published nutrition data.
A Starbucks Venti is 20 oz (591 ml) for hot drinks and 24 oz (710 ml) for cold and iced drinks. The cold Venti cup is larger to accommodate ice. This means a Venti Iced Latte (24 oz) holds more than a Venti Hot Latte (20 oz). Cold Venti drinks also get an extra espresso shot compared to Grande.
A Starbucks Tall is 12 ounces (355 ml). Despite the name "Tall," it is the smallest standard size available for all drink types. For hot-only drinks, the Short (8 oz) is smaller, but most customers start at Tall.
A Starbucks Trenta is 30 ounces (887 ml). It is the largest size and is available only for cold drinks — cold brew, iced coffee, Refreshers, and iced tea. It is not available for espresso drinks (lattes, macchiatos) or Frappuccinos.
The largest Starbucks size is the Trenta at 30 oz (887 ml), available for cold drinks only. The largest size available for all drink types including hot drinks is Venti at 20 oz hot / 24 oz cold.
No. Grande is the medium size at Starbucks. Despite "grande" meaning "large" in Italian and Spanish, at Starbucks it sits between Tall (small) and Venti (large). Grande is 16 oz — the standard serving size for all Starbucks nutritional information.
Yes. A Tall latte gets 1 espresso shot. A Grande and a hot Venti both get 2 shots. A cold Venti gets 3 shots. A Short also gets 1 shot. This means the espresso-to-milk ratio is strongest in a Short and weakest in a cold Venti relative to the milk volume.
All size volumes are from Starbucks's official published cup specifications (Starbucks.com, verified January 2026, US market). Calorie values are from Starbucks's published nutrition data. Espresso shot counts are from Starbucks's standard drink recipes.
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