The classic
8.4 oz Red Bull
measures
4.6 inches (117 mm) tall
and
2.2 inches (56 mm) in diameter.
It holds
250 ml
and weighs approximately
270 grams when full.
From the compact 8.4 oz slim to the massive 20 oz extra large, every size has precise specs that affect cup holders, vending machines, label printing, and retail shelf space.
Red Bull Can Dimensions Chart
Can Size
Height (in)
Height (mm)
Diameter (in)
Diameter (mm)
Volume (ml)
Volume (oz)
Caffeine
8.4 oz Classic
4.6
117
2.2
56
250
8.4
80 mg
12 oz Medium
5.0
127
2.6
66
355
12
114 mg
16 oz Large
6.9
175
2.6
66
473
16
151 mg
20 oz Extra Large
7.6
193
2.6
66
591
20
198 mg
All body diameter measurements follow Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) standards used across the U.S. beverage industry.
Not all Red Bull cans are the same. Each size has a specific purpose, a specific audience, and specific numbers that matter for production and packaging.
8.4 oz Classic Red Bull Can Dimensions (The Original)
It stands 4.6 inches (117 mm) tall and measures 2.2 inches (56 mm) in diameter. It holds 250 milliliters of liquid and delivers 80 mg of caffeine.Empty weight: approximately 15 grams. Full weight: approximately 270 grams.
12 oz Medium Red Bull Can Dimensions
It stands 5.0 inches (127 mm) tall with a wider 2.6-inch (66 mm) diameter. It holds 355 milliliters and delivers 114 mg of caffeine.
16 oz Large Red Bull Can Dimensions
It stands 6.9 inches (175 mm) tall — roughly 2.3 inches taller than the classic 8.4 oz. The diameter stays at 2.6 inches, matching the 12 oz for shared production-line compatibility.It holds 473 milliliters (16 fl oz) and delivers 151 mg of caffeine.
20 oz Extra Large Red Bull Can Dimensions
It stands 7.6 inches (193 mm) tall with the same 2.6-inch (66 mm) diameter shared across all larger Red Bull formats.It holds 591 milliliters and delivers 198 mg of caffeine.
Red Bull Can Diameter & Height Explained
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Red Bull uses two distinct diameter formats across its entire lineup. The 8.4 oz classic uses a narrow 2.2-inch (56 mm) slim body — what the industry codes as a short slim can. Every other size — 12 oz, 16 oz, and 20 oz — steps up to a wider 2.6-inch (66 mm) body.The slim 2.2-inch classic appears shorter and more concentrated visually — a perception trick that premium brands use intentionally to signal potency on retail shelves.
Red Bull Can Dimensions vs. Competitor Energy Drinks
Brand
Standard Size
Height (in)
Body Diameter (in)
Can Type
Red Bull Classic
8.4 oz
4.6
2.2
Short Slim
Celsius
12 oz
6.25
2.6
Tall Slim
Monster
16 oz
6.9
2.8
Wide Can
Bang
16 oz
7.0
2.8
Wide Can
Rockstar
16 oz
6.9
2.8
Wide Can
Height comparison: Monster, Bang, and Rockstar all use a wide 2.8-inch body — nearly 30% wider than Red Bull’s classic 2.2-inch profile. Red Bull’s classic can is the shortest and slimmest major energy drink can on the US market, by design.
Question’s
What are the standard dimensions of a Red Bull can?
The classic 8.4 oz Red Bull measures 4.6 inches (117 mm) tall and 2.2 inches (56 mm) in diameter. It holds 250 ml and weighs approximately 270 grams when full.
How tall is an 8.4 oz Red Bull can in inches?
An 8.4 oz Red Bull is 4.6 inches (117 mm / 11.7 cm) tall — the shortest standard energy drink can of any major US brand. The sleek 12 oz version is taller at 5.0 inches with the same 355 ml volume as a standard 12 oz soda.
What is the diameter of a Red Bull can?
The classic 8.4 oz uses a narrow 2.2-inch (56 mm) body diameter.
How tall is a 16 oz Red Bull can?
A 16 oz Red Bull stands 6.9 inches (175 mm) tall.
What is the difference between the 8.4 oz and 12 oz Red Bull can?
The classic 8.4 oz is shorter and slimmer — 4.6 inches tall, 2.2-inch diameter.The 12 oz is taller and wider — 5.0 inches tall, 2.6-inch diameter.
How big is a 20 oz Red Bull can?
A 20 oz Red Bull measures 7.6 inches (193 mm) tall with a 2.6-inch (66 mm) diameter. It holds 591 ml and delivers 198 mg of caffeine.
Does a Red Bull fit in a car cup holder?
Yes — the classic 8.4 oz at 2.2 inches and the 12 oz at 2.6 inches both fit most standard US cup holders (which measure 2.5 to 3 inches). The 16 oz and 20 oz also fit most holders by diameter, but their taller height may cause wobbling in shallow older vehicle cup holders.
Do Red Bull can dimensions vary by country?
The physical can dimensions are consistent globally for each format. However, the product lineup differs by market. The 8.4 oz classic is universal across 175+ countries. Larger formats like the 20 oz are primarily a North American offering. Some European markets carry 250 ml, 355 ml, and 473 ml sizes that correspond to the same physical cans under different regional labeling.
Will a standard koozie fit a Red Bull can?
Only if you have the classic 8.4 oz. Its 2.2-inch body fits a standard 12 oz koozie with a slight loose fit. The 12 oz, 16 oz, and 20 oz cans are 2.6 inches wide and require a wide-body or tallboy koozie — a standard one will not fit. Nearly every guide gets this wrong by saying both sizes fit the same koozie. They don’t.
What does the 202 diameter code mean on a Red Bull can?
The industry uses a numbering system for end sizes. “202” means 2 and 2/16 inches — equaling 2.125 inches or 54 mm. Red Bull’s classic slim body is close at 2.2 inches (56 mm), classified under a slightly different spec. The wider 2.6-inch body used in 12 oz through 20 oz sizes falls under the 206 end spec category used across standard slim beverage cans.
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