Starbucks sizing gets way easier once you stop trying to translate the names in your head. If you just want the answer before the person behind you in line starts sighing, here it is.
Starbucks sizes chart: smallest to largest
| Starbucks size | Ounces | Where you’ll see it |
|---|---|---|
| Short | 8 fl oz | Eligible hot drinks |
| Tall | 12 fl oz | Hot and cold drinks |
| Grande | 16 fl oz | Hot and cold drinks |
| Venti | 20 fl oz hot / 24 fl oz cold | Hot and cold drinks |
| Trenta | 30 fl oz | Eligible cold drinks only |
The exact sizes available depend on the drink and your store. Hot and cold drinks do not always share the same size choices, so check the specific beverage before assuming every size is available.
What is a medium at Starbucks?
Grande is the closest equivalent to a medium at 16 fl oz. If “medium coffee” is what your brain wants to say, Grande is the name you’re looking for.
What is the smallest Starbucks size?
Short is the smallest regular Starbucks drink size at 8 fl oz. It is available on eligible hot drinks.
You may also see a small espresso serving listed separately from the regular drink-size ladder. That is an espresso serving, not another step between Short and Tall.
What is the biggest Starbucks size?
Trenta is the largest regular Starbucks drink size at 30 fl oz, but it is available only for eligible cold beverages. You cannot simply turn every latte or Frappuccino into a Trenta.
Is Venti 20 oz or 24 oz?
Both, depending on the drink. Venti hot is 20 fl oz, while Venti cold is 24 fl oz. That is why two drinks with the same Venti name can come in different-size cups.
Starbucks sizes in order
- Short — 8 oz
- Tall — 12 oz
- Grande — 16 oz
- Venti — 20 oz hot / 24 oz cold
- Trenta — 30 oz, eligible cold drinks
The easiest way to remember it is: Tall = small-ish, Grande = medium-ish, Venti = large, and Trenta = extra-large cold. Short sits below Tall for eligible hot drinks.
Does every Starbucks drink come in every size?
No. The available sizes change with the beverage. A hot coffee, an iced coffee, an espresso drink and a Refresher do not necessarily share the same size choices. Check the specific drink in the Starbucks app or menu before assuming Trenta—or even Short—is available.
Which Starbucks size should you order?
If you are choosing based only on volume, Grande is the easy middle ground at 16 ounces. But size can also change the recipe and proportions of a drink, so bigger is not automatically the exact same drink with more liquid. For heavily customized drinks, use the size listed in the recipe unless you know how you want the ingredients adjusted.
If you’re here because you’re about to order something ridiculous in the best possible way, head over to the TTB Starbucks Secret Menu guide next. Just remember: the drink recipe matters more than the nickname.
Quick Starbucks size questions
What size is Grande at Starbucks?
Grande is 16 fl oz and is the closest equivalent to a medium.
What size is Tall at Starbucks?
Tall is 12 fl oz.
What size is Venti at Starbucks?
Venti is 20 fl oz for hot drinks and 24 fl oz for cold drinks.
What size is Trenta at Starbucks?
Trenta is 30 fl oz and is available only on eligible cold beverages.
Is there a size smaller than Tall?
Yes. Short is 8 fl oz and is available on eligible hot drinks.
