20 oz Paper Cups

Extra-large: cinemas, stadiums and long drives

A 20 oz cup holds two and a half US cups, roughly 590 ml. That is more than most people drink in one sitting, and that is the point. The 20 oz is for the customer who wants a drink to last: a road-tripper filling up at a gas station coffee bar, a moviegoer with a two-hour film ahead, a fan in the stands through four quarters, a nurse starting a long shift. It is usually sold as the "extra large", and it is the top tier on many menus for iced coffee, sweet tea, fountain soda and smoothies.

Because it is the biggest cup a customer carries, it is also the most visible. People walk through a stadium concourse or a mall holding it at chest height, which makes it a moving billboard for your brand.

When 20 oz is right, and when it is too much

For a café whose hot drinks peak at a large latte, 16 oz custom paper cups usually cover the top size without leftover coffee going cold in the cup.

Venues with refill policies should think about the cup as a ticket. If a printed 20 oz cup earns free refills for the day, a distinctive design or a color that changes each season makes it easy for staff to spot a valid cup at a glance. Theme parks, water parks and fairs have used this idea for years, and it only works if the print is bold enough to recognize from across a counter.

Strength and insulation for a big cup

A full 20 oz drink is heavy, and paper cups at this size need heavier board so they do not flex when gripped. That matters most for hot drinks, where a cup that bends can push coffee up and out through the lid. Double wall is the safer build for hot coffee and tea in this size, since a long drink needs long insulation. For cold drinks, a single-wall cold cup with an outside coating handles condensation over a long movie or game.

White board shows bright brand colors best. Kraft looks natural and is popular with juice bars and farm stands. Recyclable and biodegradable boards are available, and inks can be soy or vegetable based.

Kraft 20 oz cups beyond drinks

Some people search for 20 oz kraft cups for flowers, and it is a clever use. Florists and market stalls use tall kraft cups as low-cost vases for single-stem sales, small posies and dried bunches. The lined inside holds a little water for a day or two, the brown board looks rustic on a display table, and a printed logo turns every bunch into a branded takeaway. The look comes from the board, so if you like it, browse our custom kraft paper cups in other sizes too. The same cups work for popcorn at a school fair or as holders for cutlery and straws on a buffet line.

Print ideas for the largest surface

• Use the height. A tall wall suits a vertical logo, a stacked wordmark or a full-height illustration.
• Plan for lids and straws. Dome lids add height and draw the eye up, so keep the logo in the top half.
• For venues, print the team or event name with the year. Fans keep cups as souvenirs, especially at playoff games and concerts.
• Bold color reads from a distance. A solid PMS background with a white logo is visible across a stadium aisle.
• Gloss finishes stay bright under arena lights; matte looks calmer in a café or juice bar.

Lids, carriers and serving

Many buyers search for 20 oz cups with lids, and with a drink this size a lid is close to essential. Flat lids with a straw slot suit fountain drinks; dome lids suit smoothies and anything topped with cream; sip lids suit hot coffee. Since rims vary between makers, order lids with the cups so they match. For concession stands that sell two or three drinks at once, a cup carrier keeps large drinks steady on the walk to the seats. A sleeve is a good addition for hot 20 oz drinks in single wall; printed cold drink sleeves also stop condensation from wetting hands on iced drinks.

Placing an order

1. Decide on hot, cold or both, and the lid style for each.
2. Choose wall type and board color.
3. Send artwork or ask our team for free design work.
4. Pick your quantity from 100 cups. Venues ordering for a full season get volume discounts.
5. Approve your proof. Production takes 4 to 6 business days after approval, with rush options before an event.

Free samples are available, and shipping is free to the USA, Canada, the UK and Australia.