By Muhammad Saif Ullah, founder & editorUpdated October 24, 2026Numbers from Starbucks and our tested calculator
Quick answer
- A Starbucks Grande is 16 fl oz (473 ml). A Tall is 12 fl oz (355 ml) and a Short is 8 fl oz (237 ml).
- A Venti is 20 fl oz hot but 24 fl oz iced. The Trenta is 30 fl oz and only comes with certain iced drinks.
- Bigger isn’t always stronger: a hot Venti latte has the same 2 espresso shots as a Grande.
Starbucks sizes have Italian-sounding names that don’t tell you much, and “Tall” being the small one trips up almost everyone. If you’ve ever wondered how many ounces is a Grande, or why your Venti iced drink looks bigger than the hot one, here’s the whole picture with ml, espresso shots, syrup pumps and calories for each size.
Starbucks cup sizes chart
| Size | Fl oz | ml | Hot or iced | Espresso shots* | Syrup pumps |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Demi | 3 | 89 | Espresso only | 1 or 2 | – |
| Short | 8 | 237 | Hot only | 1 | 2 |
| Tall | 12 | 355 | Hot and iced | 1 | 3 |
| Grande | 16 | 473 | Hot and iced | 2 | 4 |
| Venti (hot) | 20 | 591 | Hot | 2 | 5 |
| Venti (iced) | 24 | 710 | Iced | 3 | 6 |
| Trenta | 30 | 887 | Iced only | – | 7 (sweetened iced coffee) |
* Shots for lattes and other milk-based espresso drinks. Americanos get more: 1 in a Short, 2 in a Tall, 3 in a Grande and 4 in a Venti. Ml values are rounded from fluid ounces (1 US fl oz = 29.57 ml).
Why Tall is the small one
- Tall sounds big but it’s the smallest size on most menu boards. That’s where most of the confusion comes from.
- Short still exists: 8 fl oz, hot drinks only. It’s usually not on the menu board, but you can ask for it. It’s a handy way to cut calories on a treat drink.
- Grande means “large” in Italian, but at Starbucks it’s the middle size.
- Venti means “twenty”, which matches the 20 fl oz hot cup. The iced Venti is bigger at 24 fl oz because ice takes up room.
- Trenta means “thirty”: 30 fl oz, for iced coffee, cold brew, iced tea and Refreshers only. Lattes, Frappuccinos and other espresso drinks don’t come in Trenta.
How many ounces is a Grande?
- 16 fl oz, hot or iced. The Grande size in ml is about 473.
- That’s 2 cups, or a standard US pint.
- Hot and iced Grandes hold the same amount of liquid, but in an iced Grande some of that space is ice.
Calories by size for popular drinks
From our calculator, standard recipe with 2% milk where it applies:
| Drink | Tall | Grande | Venti | Trenta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caffè Latte | 150 | 190 | 250 | – |
| Iced Caffè Latte | 100 | 130 | 180 | – |
| Blonde Vanilla Latte | 200 | 250 | 320 | – |
| Caramel Macchiato | 190 | 250 | 310 | – |
| Pumpkin Spice Latte | 300 | 390 | 470 | – |
| Caramel Frappuccino | 260 | 380 | 470 | – |
| Pink Drink | 110 | 140 | 200 | 280 |
| Iced Coffee (unsweetened) | 0 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Cold Brew | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
- Sizing down saves more than you’d think: going from Grande to Tall cuts up to 120 calories in this table, and the sweeter the drink, the bigger the saving.
- Short is even lighter: a Short Blonde Vanilla Latte is 130 calories and a Short Pumpkin Spice Latte is 210.
Caffeine by size
| Drink | Tall | Grande | Venti | Trenta |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brewed coffee (any roast) | 235–290 mg | 315–390 mg | 390–490 mg | – |
| Cold Brew | 155 mg | 205 mg | 310 mg | 360 mg |
| Caffè Latte (hot) | 75 mg | 150 mg | 150 mg | – |
| Iced Caffè Latte | 75 mg | 150 mg | 225 mg | – |
| Caffè Americano | 150 mg | 225 mg | 300 mg | – |
- Hot Venti latte = Grande caffeine: both have 2 shots. You pay for more milk, not more coffee. The iced Venti gets a third shot.
- Brewed coffee is the caffeine heavyweight: Starbucks lists a Venti at 390 to 490 mg, which can go past the FDA’s general guide of 400 mg a day for most healthy adults.
- Starbucks gives brewed coffee caffeine as a range because it changes from batch to batch; see the full Starbucks nutrition chart for every drink.
Ordering tips by size
- Want stronger, not bigger? Order a Grande with an extra shot instead of a hot Venti.
- Want less sugar? Size down, or keep your size and ask for fewer pumps. Each pump is about 20 calories; the Starbucks syrup calories guide has every flavor.
- Got the wrong size? The sticker on your cup usually shows the size. If it’s not what you ordered, baristas will remake it.
- Iced drinks: ask for light ice if you want more drink in the cup. That also means more milk, so slightly more calories.
Compare sizes in the calculator
Pick a drink and switch between Short, Tall, Grande, Venti and Trenta to see calories, sugar and caffeine change.
FAQ
How many ounces is a Grande from Starbucks?
- 16 fl oz, about 473 ml, for both hot and iced drinks.
How big is a Starbucks Tall?
- 12 fl oz, about 355 ml. It’s the smallest size on most menu boards, even though the name sounds large.
How many ounces is a Venti?
- 20 fl oz for hot drinks and 24 fl oz for iced drinks.
- The iced cup is bigger to make room for ice.
What is the biggest Starbucks size?
- The Trenta, at 30 fl oz (about 887 ml).
- It’s only for iced coffee, cold brew, iced tea and Refreshers.
Does Starbucks have a small size?
- Yes. The Short is 8 fl oz and comes with hot drinks. Ask for it, since it’s often not on the menu board.
How many espresso shots are in a Grande?
- 2 shots in a Grande latte, cappuccino or macchiato.
- A Grande Americano gets 3.
Sources
- Sizes, Trenta drinks and shots: Taste of Home, Starbucks coffee sizes, explained.
- Syrup pumps per size: Tasting Table, pumps in a Venti iced coffee.
- Calories and caffeine by size: Starbucks’ published U.S. nutrition, as used and tested in our calculator (methodology).
- Caffeine guidance: U.S. FDA.
- Related: Starbucks syrup calories · Starbucks nutrition chart · low-calorie Starbucks drinks · milk calories · caffeine chart · Starbucks hot chocolate calories · Pink Drink calories.
Independent and unofficial. Not affiliated with Starbucks. For general information only, not medical advice.