Red Bull Can Sizes: Slim Can Facts, Height & Fit Guide
Red Bull can sizes in the U.S. come in 8.4, 12, 16, and 20 fl oz, which equal 250, 355, 473, and 591 mL. This guide explains each Red Bull can size, its verified capacity, and the confirmed dimensions. You will also get simple comparisons, fit tips, and easy steps to measure a can yourself.
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Red Bull Can Size Conversions (fl oz, mL, Cups, Grams)
8.4 fl oz = 250 mL (about 1 cup), 12 fl oz = 355 mL (about 1.5 cups), 16 fl oz = 473 mL (2 cups), and 20 fl oz = 591 mL (about 2.5 cups). A full 8.4 fl oz can weighs roughly 255–270 g (about 9–9.5 oz), and 1 oz equals 28.35 g.
Quick Reference List
- Official U.S. sizes: 8.4 fl oz, 12 fl oz, 16 fl oz, 20 fl oz
- Dimensions: can height, length, diameter, circumference, and verified 250 mL slim-can specs
- Comparisons: vs. a 12 oz soda can, v. Monster 16 oz, smallest vs. biggest Red Bull can
- International sizes: 250 mL, 355 mL, 473 mL, and the 330 mL sleek can
- Fit and storage: cup holder, mini fridge, koozie, cooler, and vending machine
- How to measure: height, diameter, and circumference
Official Red Bull Can Sizes in the USA
Red Bull lists four capacities for its Original Energy Drink in the United States.
Red Bull 8.4 fl oz Can (250 mL)
The 8.4 oz Red Bull can is the smallest official size, holding 250 mL. This slim Red Bull can is the one most people picture first.
The 8.4 fl oz Red Bull can contains 80 mg of caffeine, according to Red Bull’s label. Check the label on the bigger Red Bull cans before assuming the same number.
Red Bull 12 fl oz Can (355 mL)
The 12 oz Red Bull can holds 355 mL, which is 3.6 fl oz more than the 8.4 oz Red Bull can. That extra 105 mL equals about 7 tablespoons.
The 12 fl oz Red Bull can matches the volume of a regular soda can. Its shape is different, so volume alone will not tell you how the Red Bull can fits.
Red Bull 16 fl oz Can (473 mL)
The 16 oz Red Bull can holds 473 mL, exactly 2 US cups. That is 7.6 fl oz more than the 8.4 oz Red Bull can.
Red Bull lists the 16 fl oz can in its U.S. range, though stores may not stock it with every flavor. Look for the 473 mL mark on the Red Bull can before you buy.
Red Bull 20 fl oz Can (591 mL)
The 20 oz Red Bull can holds 591 mL and is the biggest Red Bull can size on the official U.S. product page. It carries 11.6 fl oz more than the 8.4 oz Red Bull can.
The 20 fl oz Red Bull can holds about 2.4 times the liquid of the smallest can. Stock differs by store, so the 591 mL Red Bull can may be hard to spot.
Red Bull Can Dimensions: Height, Length and Diameter
Red Bull publishes capacities, not exterior measurements, so verified supplier data is the safest guide.
How Tall Is a Red Bull Can?
A Crown 250 mL slim can is 133 mm tall, or about 5.24 inches. A Ball 8.4 oz slim can is 5.17 inches tall.
So the Red Bull can height for the 8.4 oz size sits near 5.2 inches. The gap between those two suppliers is under 0.1 inch, which is why two 8.4 oz Red Bull cans can differ slightly.
How Long Is a Red Bull Can?
The Red Bull can length is the same as its height, measured from base to top. In Crown’s spec, a 250 mL slim can measures 133 mm.
Lay a 250 mL Red Bull can on its side, and the 5.24-inch span becomes its horizontal length. Do not confuse that length with diameter, which is the width across the round body.
Red Bull Can Diameter, Radius, and Circumference
A Crown 250 mL slim can has a Red Bull can diameter of 53 mm, or 2.09 inches. Half of that gives a radius of 26.5 mm, about 1.04 inches.
To find the circumference of a 250 mL Red Bull can, multiply 53 mm by π to get about 166.5 mm, or 6.56 inches. Ball’s 2.08-inch slim can works out to about 6.53 inches.
Verified 250 mL Slim Can Dimensions (Crown vs Ball)
Crown lists its 250 mL slim can at 133 mm high and 53 mm wide. Ball lists its 8.4 oz slim can at 5.17 inches high and 2.08 inches wide.
These two cans show how Red Bull can dimensions for the 8.4 oz size can shift between makers. Treat them as reference sizes, not proof that every Red Bull can comes from Crown or Ball.
Red Bull Can Size Comparison
Comparing capacity first makes each Red Bull can size easier to picture.
Red Bull 8.4 fl oz vs a 12 fl oz Coca-Cola Can
The Red Bull 8.4 oz can holds 250 mL, while a 12 fl oz Coca-Cola can holds 355 mL. That makes the Coca-Cola can 3.6 fl oz bigger.
A standard 12 oz Coca-Cola can is about 2.6 inches wide, while the Red Bull 8.4 oz slim can is about 2.1 inches wide. The Red Bull can even stands taller than the Coca-Cola can, despite holding less. The Red Bull 8.4 oz can holds 250 mL, while the Coke can size of 12 fl oz holds 355 mL. That makes the Coca-Cola can 3.6 fl oz bigger.
Red Bull 16 fl oz vs Monster Energy 16 fl oz
The Red Bull 16 oz can and the Monster Energy Original 16 oz can both hold 473 mL. Their volume is identical, and each sits 7.6 fl oz above the Red Bull 8.4 oz can.
Monster Energy is sold in a wide-body can, while Red Bull is known for slim ones. Red Bull publishes no height or width for its 16 fl oz can, so measure it before buying a holder.
Smallest vs Biggest Red Bull Can Size
The smallest Red Bull can holds 8.4 fl oz (250 mL), and the biggest Red Bull can holds 20 fl oz (591 mL). The difference is 11.6 fl oz, or 341 mL.
That makes the biggest Red Bull can size about 2.4 times the smallest. Pour 2.4 small Red Bull cans into one 20 fl oz Red Bull can, and it fills right up.
International Red Bull Can Sizes
Red Bull can size changes by country and store, so the can you find may differ from the U.S. range.
Red Bull 250 mL, 355 mL, and 473 mL Cans
Red Bull’s international pages list the 250 mL and 355 mL RedBull cans as common sizes. A 473 mL Red Bull can is sold in some locations.
In mL terms, these Red Bull cans match the 8.4, 12, and 16 fl oz sizes used in the U.S. Check the printed volume on the Red Bull can, since availability changes by retailer.
Red Bull 330 mL Sleek Can
The 330 mL Red Bull can is not part of the regular U.S. lineup, but travelers and importers may spot it. Its height is roughly 5.75 inches (14.6 cm), an approximate figure.
That 330 mL Red Bull can holds 80 mL more than the 250 mL can, about 5 tablespoons. Red Bull does not publish its exact dimensions, so measure the real can.
Red Bull Can Size Fit and Storage
Knowing Red Bull can dimensions up front prevents fit problems at home, in the car, or on a store shelf.
Red Bull Can in a Cup Holder
Many car cup holders are built around a 12 oz soda can, about 2.6 inches wide. A slim 8.4 oz Red Bull can, about 2.1 inches wide, drops in with room to spare.
That extra space can let the 8.4 oz Red Bull can rattle on bumpy roads. Tuck a folded napkin around the Red Bull can if your cup holder is wide.
How Many Red Bull Cans Fit in a Mini Fridge?
With a 53 mm (2.09 inch) Red Bull can diameter, a 12-inch-deep shelf fits about 5 cans front to back (12 ÷ 2.09 ≈ 5.7). A 12-inch-wide shelf also fits about 5 across, so roughly 25 upright Red Bull cans per layer.
These numbers are simple math for the 8.4 oz Red Bull can, not a lab test. Door racks, shelf height, and can shape cut the real count, so leave a little room.
Red Bull Can in a Koozie
A standard can koozie is made for 12 oz cans about 2.6 inches wide. A slim 8.4 oz Red Bull can, about 2.1 inches wide, may sit loosely inside.
Slim-can koozies exist for the 8.4 fl oz Red Bull can and grip tighter. Hold the Red Bull can against the koozie opening to check before placing a bulk order.
Red Bull Cans in Coolers and Vending Machines
A slim 8.4 oz Red Bull can takes less width per row in a cooler than a 12 oz soda can. That smaller diameter lets more Red Bull cans sit side by side. Lined up side by side, about 37 slim Red Bull cans stretch 2 meters (2000 mm ÷ 53 mm). That narrow body lets more Red Bull cans fit in each cooler row.
Vending machines are set by can diameter, so operators check each Red Bull can size before loading. Ask the operator or measure the Red Bull can if a slot looks too tight. Vending machines are set by item size, so operators check each Red Bull can size and the chip bag sizes before loading. Measure the Red Bull can if a slot looks too tight.
How to Measure a Red Bull Can Accurately
Three quick checks give you a reliable Red Bull can size for any project.
Measure the Red Bull Can Height
Stand an unopened Red Bull can on a flat table. Hold a rigid ruler upright beside the can with zero on the table, then read the top rim.
Do not read from the curved shoulder of the Red Bull can. Check the Red Bull can height from a second side to catch any tilt.
Measure the Red Bull Can Diameter
Use digital calipers across the widest part of the Red Bull can body. Close the jaws gently so the thin aluminum does not dent.
Take the Red Bull can reading in millimeters, then divide by 25.4 for inches. A 53 mm Red Bull can reading equals about 2.09 inches.
Measure the Red Bull Can Circumference
Wrap a narrow paper strip once around the middle of the Red Bull can. Keep the strip level, and mark where the ends meet.
Flatten the strip and measure it with a ruler. Compare that Red Bull can result with diameter times π as a quick check.
Conclusion
Red Bull can sizes run from 8.4 fl oz (250 mL) to 20 fl oz (591 mL), and capacity is the verified starting point. Red Bull can dimensions vary by supplier and market, so measure the actual can whenever fit matters. Bookmark this guide for a fast Red Bull can size reference the next time you need one.
FAQs
What Red Bull can sizes are sold in the USA?
Red Bull lists 8.4, 12, 16, and 20 fl oz cans (250, 355, 473, and 591 mL). Availability varies by store and flavor.
How tall is a Red Bull can?
A 250 mL slim can is about 5.2 inches (13.3 cm) tall. Exact height varies a little by can supplier.
What is the biggest Red Bull can size?
The 20 fl oz (591 mL) can is the biggest on Red Bull’s U.S. product page. It holds 11.6 fl oz more than the 8.4 oz can.
What is the Red Bull can diameter?
A Crown 250 mL slim can is 53 mm (2.09 in) across. Larger Red Bull cans may be wider, so measure the exact can.
Is a 12 oz Red Bull the same size as a 12 oz soda can?
Both hold 355 mL, but height and width can differ by can shape. Check before buying a fitted holder.
How many ounces is a 250 mL Red Bull?
A 250 mL Red Bull can holds 8.4 fl oz, just over 1 US cup.
