what are the starbucks sizes
Starbucks uses its own size names instead of the usual small / medium / large. Here’s the quick breakdown.
Main Starbucks drink sizes
| Starbucks name | Typical label (S/M/L) | Hot ounces | Cold ounces |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demi | Espresso shot cup | About 3 oz | Not used |
| Short | Extra‑small | 8 oz | Not usually offered |
| Tall | Small | 12 oz | 12 oz |
| Grande | Medium | 16 oz | 16 oz |
| Venti | Large | 20 oz | 24 oz |
| Trenta | Extra‑large (cold only) | Not used | 30–31 oz |
- Many menus only show Tall, Grande, and Venti; Short and Trenta are “hidden” sizes, and Demi is mainly for espresso.
- Trenta is only for certain cold drinks like iced tea, iced coffee, and refreshers, and not available in every country or store.
How to think about them
- Tall ≈ small, Grande ≈ medium, Venti ≈ large, Trenta ≈ extra‑large.
- Staff are generally fine if you just say small / medium / large; they’ll map that to Tall / Grande / Venti when ringing it in.
TL;DR:
Short (8 oz), Tall (12 oz), Grande (16 oz), Venti (20/24 oz), Trenta (about 30–31 oz), plus tiny Demi cups for espresso.
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