Dutch Bros Sizes 2026: The Complete Ounces, Prices & Cup Size Guide
Standing at the window and hearing “what size?” catches a lot of first-time Dutch Bros customers off guard. The short answer is that Dutch Bros offers five cup sizes, Kids, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large, and the ounce amount changes depending on whether your drink is hot, iced, or blended. A small hot latte and a small iced Rebel are not the same size, and that single detail explains most of the confusion people have at the counter.
This guide breaks down what each size actually holds, why iced and blended cups run bigger than hot cups, how espresso shots scale as you size up, and where the widely repeated numbers for Dutch Bros sizes actually come from. It also covers something most guides skip: the published figures for a few sizes genuinely differ from source to source, and we’ll tell you exactly where that uncertainty is so you’re never caught off guard by your receipt. For help placing your order once you’ve picked a size, see our Dutch Bros ordering guide.
Dutch Bros Sizes at a Glance
| Size | Hot Drinks | Iced & Blended Drinks |
| Kids | 9 oz | 9 oz |
| Small | 12 oz | 16 oz |
| Medium | 16 oz | 24 oz |
| Large | 24 oz | 32 oz |
| Extra Large | 32 oz | 44 oz |
These figures reflect the most consistent numbers found across independent reporting, including reviewed food-media coverage. Dutch Bros does not publish a single master ounce chart to the public; its own nutrition documentation lists values by size name (Kids, Small, Medium, Large) rather than by ounce. A few other guides list the Kids size at 10 oz instead of 9 oz, and some list Large hot at 20 oz instead of 24 oz. If your local receipt or app shows a different number, trust that over any online chart, since cup sizing can vary slightly by region and over time.
Extra Large is also worth a flag on its own: it isn’t standard at every Dutch Bros location. Ask your broista whether it’s available before you count on it.
What Each Size Actually Means
Kids Size
The Kids cup is built specifically for the Jr. Mafia menu and is not just a smaller version of the adult drinks. Confirmed from Dutch Bros’ own published nutrition data, Kids-size items like the Not So Hot cocoa and Kids Smoothies list zero caffeine, and portions run noticeably lighter on sugar than their adult counterparts. This size is reserved for kid-appropriate drinks only, you can’t order a caffeinated coffee drink in a Kids cup.
Small
A Small holds 12 oz hot or 16 oz iced/blended. It’s the size for a quick espresso-forward drink or a short break, and it’s genuinely close in feel to what most people picture as a “regular” coffee. Interestingly, a 16 oz iced Small already matches the size of a Starbucks Grande, which surprises a lot of first-time customers who expect Small to mean small.
Medium
Medium is 16 oz hot or 24 oz iced/blended, and it’s commonly reported as the most ordered size on the menu. It’s the practical middle ground for a commute, a workday, or a normal caffeine habit without going oversized.
Large
Large steps up to 24 oz hot or 32 oz iced/blended. This is the size built for long drives, sharing, or an extended caffeine need, and it’s also where espresso shot counts commonly step up (more on that below).
Extra Large
Where available, Extra Large holds 32 oz hot or a substantial 44 oz iced/blended. This is the size for heavy caffeine needs, groups, or long outdoor stretches, but confirm availability locally first, since it isn’t offered everywhere.
Why Hot and Iced Cups Aren’t the Same Size
This is the detail that trips up the most first-time customers. Ice takes up physical space in the cup. If Dutch Bros used identical cups for hot and iced versions of the same size name, an iced drink would have noticeably less actual beverage once the ice went in. Sizing iced and blended cups larger keeps the amount of drinkable liquid closer to consistent, whether you’re drinking it hot or over ice.
Does a Medium Really Taste Weaker Than a Small?
Anecdotally, yes, and there’s a real mechanical reason for it, not just perception. Espresso shot counts and syrup portions don’t necessarily scale at the same rate as cup volume does. It’s commonly reported, including by baristas discussing the pattern online, that Small and Medium standard coffee drinks often get the same shot count, with Large and Extra Large stepping up to more shots. That pattern isn’t officially published by Dutch Bros, so treat it as a likely, widely observed norm rather than a confirmed policy, and don’t be surprised if it varies slightly by drink or location.
What is confirmed, from Dutch Bros’ own nutrition documentation, is that caffeine content does climb with size on standard coffee drinks, while calorie and sugar content doesn’t always climb at the same rate, since some of that added volume in a bigger cup is more coffee or more ice rather than more syrup. If you size up and want the same flavor intensity you got in a smaller cup, asking for an extra shot or extra flavor pump is a direct way to compensate.
Espresso Shots by Size
| Size | Commonly Reported Shot Count |
| Small | 2 shots |
| Medium | 2 shots |
| Large | 4 shots |
| Extra Large | 4 shots |
This pattern is widely reported by customers and baristas but is not an officially published Dutch Bros policy, so exceptions can happen depending on the drink or location. Specialty high-caffeine drinks sometimes use a fixed shot count across all sizes instead of following this pattern. You can always add extra shots to any size for an upcharge. For a full breakdown of what’s actually in each drink by size, our Dutch Bros nutrition facts guide covers calories, sugar, and caffeine per size.
Cold Pour: Getting More Drink, Less Ice
If you want a cold drink without ice cutting into your actual beverage, ask for it as a Cold Pour. Your broista serves the drink in a cup with little to no ice, so a 32 oz Large Cold Pour gets you close to a full 32 oz of actual liquid instead of a cup partly filled with ice. Because it uses more base liquid, a Cold Pour typically costs a little more than the standard iced version of the same drink.
Selecting the Right Size for You
Choosing a size affects more than just how thirsty you are. A few practical ways to think about it:
Caffeine control. Since standard shot counts commonly rise from Small/Medium to Large/Extra Large, a smaller size gives you more control if you’re watching your caffeine intake. Check our nutrition facts guide for exact per-size caffeine figures on your specific drink.
Budget. Smaller sizes cost less upfront, but larger sizes generally offer better value per ounce. We don’t have verified, current national pricing to publish an exact table here, since Dutch Bros pricing varies by region and changes over time; check your local menu or app for exact prices.
Kids ordering. The Kids size is built specifically for lower-sugar, caffeine-free drinks, so it’s a safe default when ordering for a child rather than just requesting a small portion of an adult drink.
Flavor intensity. A smaller cup generally keeps flavor more concentrated, since it’s closer to the drink’s default shot-to-liquid ratio. Sizing up can mean more coffee or more ice relative to syrup, which is part of why some regulars ask for an extra shot when they size up.
Dutch Bros vs. Starbucks: Size Comparison
| Category | Dutch Bros | Starbucks |
| Small Hot | 12 oz | Tall (12 oz) |
| Medium Hot | 16 oz | Grande (16 oz) |
| Large Hot | 24 oz | Venti Hot (20 oz) |
| Small Iced | 16 oz | Tall (12 oz) |
| Medium Iced | 24 oz | Venti Iced (24 oz) |
| Large Iced | 32 oz | Trenta (30 oz) |
On iced drinks in particular, Dutch Bros’ Large size at 32 oz outpaces even Starbucks’ largest standard size, the 30 oz Trenta. Medium iced sizes are essentially tied at 24 oz. Hot drinks show a bigger gap at the top end, with Dutch Bros’ Large hot holding more than a Starbucks Venti.
Dutch Bros vs. Dunkin’: Size Comparison
| Category | Dutch Bros | Dunkin’ |
| Small Hot | 12 oz | 10 oz |
| Medium Hot | 16 oz | 14 oz |
| Large Hot | 24 oz | 20 oz |
| Extra Large Hot | 32 oz | 24 oz |
| Small Iced | 16 oz | 16 oz |
| Medium Iced | 24 oz | 24 oz |
| Large Iced | 32 oz | 32 oz |
Iced sizing lines up closely between the two chains, with Small, Medium, and Large iced cups landing at identical ounce amounts. The real gap shows up on the hot side: Dutch Bros consistently pours more into its Small, Medium, and Large hot cups than Dunkin’ does at the same size names. Dunkin’ does offer an Extra Large, but it’s exclusive to hot coffee and tea, meaning it doesn’t have a comparable iced counterpart the way Dutch Bros’ Extra Large does. Dunkin’ also has no dedicated Kids size, so families ordering for children have more built-in options at Dutch Bros between the caffeine-free Kids cup and the standard Small.
Conclusion
Dutch Bros keeps its size lineup simple on the surface, Kids, Small, Medium, Large, and Extra Large, but the real detail worth remembering is that hot and iced cups of the “same” size aren’t the same volume, and that difference affects your caffeine intake, your flavor experience, and how long your drink lasts. Published ounce figures vary slightly across sources since Dutch Bros doesn’t publish one universal public chart, so when in doubt, your receipt or the Dutch Bros app is the most reliable source for your specific location. Use this guide as your reference before your next order, and you’ll know exactly what to say the next time the broista asks, “what size?” For everything else on the menu, visit Dutch Bros Menu.