A beer can stands
4.83 inches tall
with a
2.13-inch diameter.
But that’s just the starting point. Beverage cans also come in slim, sleek, tallboy, stovepipe, and crowler sizes for different drink types and branding styles.
From the compact 8 oz mini to the massive 32 oz crowler, every size has precise specs that affect cooler slots, tap room equipment, label printing, and retail shelf space.
Beer Can Dimensions Chart
Can Size
Height (in)
Height (cm)
Diameter (in)
Diameter (cm)
Volume (oz)
Volume (ml)
Mini / Nip
4.75
12.1
2.00
5.1
8
237
12 oz Standard
4.83
12.3
2.13
5.4
12
355
12 oz Sleek
6.13
15.6
2.25
5.7
12
355
16 oz Tallboy
6.19
15.7
2.13
5.4
16
473
16 oz Sleek
7.12
18.1
2.25
5.7
16
473
16.9 oz (500ml)
6.25
15.9
2.13
5.1
16.9
500
19.2 oz Stovepipe
6.69
17.0
2.13
5.6
19.2
568
24 oz
8.46
21.5
2.60
6.7
24
710
32 oz Crowler
7.12
18.1
3.00
7.7
32
946
All measurements follow Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) standards used across the U.S. brewing industry.
Not all beer cans are the same. Each size has a specific purpose, a specific audience, and specific numbers that matter for production and packaging.
12 oz Beer Can Dimensions (The Standard)
It stands 4.83 inches (12.3 cm) tall and measures exactly 2.13 inches (54 mm) in diameter. It holds 355 milliliters of beer.
That consistency is intentional — it allows universal compatibility with cup holders, koozies, cooler racks, and filling equipment. The 12 oz standard holds more than 70% of the U.S. beer can market.
12 oz Sleek Beer Can — Taller, Slimmer Profile
It measures 6.13 inches (15.6 cm) tall with a narrower 2.25-inch diameter. That’s over an inch taller than the standard version.
16 oz Tallboy Beer Can Dimensions
It stands 6.19 inches (15.7 cm) tall — roughly 1.36 inches taller than the standard 12 oz. The diameter stays at 2.13 inches, matching the 12 oz for shared production-line compatibility.
It holds 473 milliliters (16 fl oz) — a full US pint of beer. This size represents nearly 20% of beer can sales in U.S.
8 oz Mini Beer Can Size
The 8 oz mini beer can stands 4.75 inches (12.1 cm) tall with a 2.00-inch diameter. It holds 237 milliliters.
It’s ideal for high-ABV beers like double IPAs and imperial stouts, where a smaller pour keeps the experience manageable. It’s also popular in variety packs where drinkers want to sample multiple styles without committing to a full 12 oz.
19.2 oz Stovepipe Beer Can Dimensions
Standing 6.69 inches (17.0 cm) tall with a 2.13-inch diameter, the stovepipe holds 568 milliliters — more than a pint but less than the 24 oz jumbo formats.
This is the fastest-growing beer can format in recent U.S. history. You’ll find them most often at stadiums, arenas, and large venues — where a single large-format can reduces concession line wait times.
32 oz Crowler Beer Can Dimensions
It measures 7.12 inches (18.1 cm) tall with a notably wider 3.00-inch (7.7 cm) diameter. It holds a full 946 milliliters (32 fl oz) — essentially a quart of beer.
The crowler was invented by Oskar Blues Brewery as a hybrid between a can and a growler. Craft taprooms seal them on-demand using a crowler machine.
The U.S. can industry uses a numbering system for end sizes. The number “202” means 2 and 2/16 inches — which equals 2.13 inches or 54 millimeters. This is the standard diameter spec for most 8 oz through 19.2 oz cans.
Sleek cans use the 204 spec (2.25 inches). Larger 24 oz formats step up to 2.60 inches in diameter. The crowler uses an even wider 3.00-inch body.
Sleek cans (2.25 inches) appear slimmer visually due to their increased height — a perception trick that craft and premium brands use intentionally to signal quality on retail shelves.
Beer Can Dimensions vs. Bottle Dimensions
Container
Height (in)
Diameter (in)
Volume
Material
12 oz Beer Can (Standard)
4.83
2.13
355 ml
Aluminum
12 oz Beer Can (Sleek)
6.13
2.25
355 ml
Aluminum
12 oz Longneck Bottle
9.00
2.40
355 ml
Glass
16 oz Tallboy Can
6.19
2.13
473 ml
Aluminum
22 oz Bomber Bottle
11.0
2.90
651 ml
Glass
64 oz Growler Bottle
11.0
5.00
1,893 ml
Glass
Height comparison: A standard 12 oz longneck bottle stands approximately 9 inches tall — nearly double the 4.83-inch height of a 12 oz standard beer can. That height difference directly impacts storage density in coolers and distribution cases.
Question’s
What are the standard dimensions of a beer can?
The standard 12 oz beer can measures 4.83 inches tall and 2.13 inches in diameter. It holds 355 ml. These specs have been consistent since aluminum cans became the U.S. brewing industry norm in the 1960s.
How tall is a 12 oz beer can in inches?
A 12 oz beer can is 4.83 inches tall (12.3 cm). The sleek 12 oz version is taller at 6.13 inches, with the same 355 ml volume.
What is the diameter of a 16 oz tallboy beer can?
The diameter is 2.13 inches — the same as the standard 12 oz can. The sleek 16 oz version measures 2.25 inches across. The tallboy stands 6.19 inches tall.
How tall is a 24 oz beer can?
A 24 oz can stands 8.46 inches tall with a 2.60-inch diameter. It holds 710 ml. The wider body is needed to accommodate the extra volume without making the can impossibly tall.
What is the difference between a sleek and standard beer can?
A standard can is shorter and wider. A sleek can is taller and narrower. Both hold the same volume. The sleek format offers more label height and a premium visual profile on retail shelves.
How big is a 32 oz crowler beer can?
A 32 oz crowler measures 7.12 inches tall with a 3.00-inch diameter. It holds 946 ml — a full quart of beer. The wider body requires a specialized seaming machine for on-demand filling at taprooms.
How many ounces are in a tallboy?
A tallboy is 16 ounces — the equivalent of one US pint. Some people mistakenly call 24 oz cans “tall boys,” but the correct term for the 16 oz pint can is tallboy.
What does 202 diameter mean on a beer can?
“202” is an industry code. The first digit is inches. The remaining two digits are sixteenths of an inch. So 202 = 2 and 2/16 inches = 2.125 inches — the standard body diameter for most 8 oz through 19.2 oz cans.
Do beer can dimensions vary by brand?
No. Beer can dimensions follow standardized Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) specs. Branding, graphics, and finishes vary by brand — but the physical height, diameter, and volume measurements are consistent across all U.S. manufacturers.
My name is Shehzad Ali. I am the admin and author of cansdimension.com. I write simple guides about can sizes and dimensions. I share information to help readers understand cans.
