A standard
12 oz aluminum can
measures approximately
4.81 inches tall
with a
2.68-inch diameter.
It holds
355 ml
and uses a
202 end
with a
2.125-inch lid diameter.
From the compact 7.5 oz mini to the oversized 32 oz crowler, every size has precise specs that affect filling line compatibility, label design, shipping efficiency, and retail shelf positioning.
Aluminum Can Dimensions Chart
Can Size
Height (in)
Height (mm)
Diameter (in)
Diameter (mm)
Volume (oz)
Volume (ml)
End Size
7.5 oz Mini
3.60
91
2.68
68
7.5
222
202
8.4 oz Slim Mini
4.50
114
2.05 – 2.24
52 – 57
8.4
248
200
12 oz Standard
4.81
122
2.68
68
12
355
202
12 oz Sleek
6.13
156
2.24
57
12
355
200
12 oz Slim
5.30
135
2.05
52
8.4
250
202
16 oz Standard
6.19
157
2.68
68
16
473
202
32 oz Crowler
7.60
193
2.86
73
32
950
300
All measurements follow Can Manufacturers Institute (CMI) standards used across the US beverage industry. Every can — regardless of brand — is built to fit the same filling lines, packaging machines, and store shelves.
Not all aluminum cans are the same. Each size has a specific purpose, a specific audience, and specific numbers that matter for production and packaging.
12 oz Standard Can Dimensions (The Standard)
It stands 4.81 inches (122 mm) tall and measures exactly 2.68 inches (68 mm) in diameter. It holds 355 milliliters of liquid and uses a 202 end — a 2.125-inch lid diameter. Industry shorthand calls this body width a “211” can.
16 oz Standard Can Dimensions
It stands 6.19 inches (157 mm) tall with the same 2.68-inch diameter as the 12 oz — making it production-line compatible with standard format filling equipment. It holds 473 milliliters and uses a 202 end.
12 oz Sleek Can — Taller, Slimmer Profile
It measures 6.13 inches (156 mm) tall with a narrower 2.24-inch diameter — over an inch taller than the standard 12 oz but holding the same 355 ml volume. It uses a 200 end — a 2.00-inch lid diameter.
8.4 oz Slim Mini Can Dimensions
It stands approximately 4.50 inches (114 mm) tall with a narrow 2.05 to 2.24-inch diameter. It holds 248 milliliters and uses a 200 end.
7.5 oz Mini Can Dimensions
It stands just 3.60 inches (91 mm) tall with a 2.68-inch diameter — the same body width as a full-size 12 oz standard. It holds 222 milliliters and uses a 202 end.
32 oz Crowler Can Dimensions
At 7.60 inches (193 mm) tall with a 2.86-inch diameter, the crowler steps into an entirely different format class. It holds 950 milliliters and uses a 300 end — a 3.00-inch lid diameter noticeably larger than the standard 202.
Aluminum Can Dimensions vs. Standard vs. Sleek vs. Slim
Type
Diameter (in)
Height (in)
Volume
Best For
Standard
2.68
4.81 – 6.19
12 – 16 oz
Beer, soda, tea
Sleek
2.24
6.13
12 oz / 355 ml
Hard seltzer, premium RTD
Slim
2.05
5.30
250 ml / 8.4 oz
Energy drinks, functional beverages
A slim or sleek can’s smaller diameter also means more units per case and more cases per pallet — directly reducing freight cost per unit, especially important for high-volume brands shipping coast to coast.
Question’s
What are the standard dimensions of a 12 oz aluminum can?
A standard 12 oz aluminum can measures 4.81 inches tall and 2.68 inches in diameter. It holds 355 ml and uses a 202 end with a 2.125-inch lid diameter. These specs have been consistent since aluminum cans became the US beverage industry standard.
How tall is a 16 oz aluminum can?
A standard 16 oz aluminum can stands 6.19 inches (157 mm) tall. The diameter stays at 2.68 inches — the same as the 12 oz standard — for production-line compatibility. Only the height increases to accommodate the extra volume.
What is the difference between a sleek and slim aluminum can?
A sleek can has a 2.24-inch diameter and stands 6.13 inches tall — taller and narrower than a standard 12 oz but holding the same volume. A slim can is even narrower at 2.05 inches and typically holds 250 ml. Both use 200 ends, which are harder to source in North America than the standard 202 end.
What does can end size 202 mean?
The 202 end size means the lid diameter is 2 inches plus 2/16 of an inch — equaling 2.125 inches. The first digit is whole inches and the next two digits are sixteenths of an inch. This is the standard end used on all 12 oz and 16 oz standard aluminum cans in the USA.
What label size fits a standard 12 oz aluminum can?
The industry standard label for a 12 oz standard (211-diameter) can runs 8.125 inches wide by 3.625 inches tall. For a 16 oz standard can the label runs 8.125 inches wide by 5.0 inches tall. Always verify your can’s exact diameter code with your supplier before going to print.
What is the difference between a 211 and 207 aluminum can?
A 211 can has a 2.6875-inch diameter and a circumference of 8.44 inches. A 207 can has a smaller 2.4375-inch diameter and a circumference of 7.66 inches — requiring a narrower 7.375-inch label width and a taller label height.
How tall is a 32 oz crowler can?
A 32 oz crowler stands 7.60 inches (193 mm) tall with a 2.86-inch diameter. It holds 950 ml and uses a 300 end — a 3.00-inch lid diameter that requires dedicated seaming equipment not compatible with standard 202 filling lines.
Do aluminum can dimensions vary by brand?
No. Aluminum can dimensions follow standardized CMI specs. Branding, graphics, and finishes vary by brand — but the physical height, diameter, and volume measurements remain consistent within each size category across all US 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.
