If you’re like me, you’ve probably wondered what size is medium at Starbucks. I have the answer for you!
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Introduction
At Starbucks, a “medium” size is actually a “Grande.” A Grande has 16 fluid ounces, which is equivalent to 473 milliliters. In terms of cups, this is about 2 cups of coffee.
The Size of a Medium at Starbucks
When you go to Starbucks, there are three main drink sizes- tall, grande, and venti. Most people know that a tall is the small size, grande is the medium, and venti is the large. But, what many people don’t know is that the sizes vary depending on the drink. For example, a grande hot chocolate has 16 fluid ounces, while a grande cold brew has 24 fluid ounces. So, what size is a medium at Starbucks?
Tall
A Tall at Starbucks is 12 fluid ounces, or 354 milliliters.
Grande
A Grande at Starbucks is 16 fluid ounces. This is the second size up from the Tall and is the most popular size ordered according to a study done by Business Insider. The Grande size is also a great value because it is only .60 cents more than a Tall.
Venti
At Starbucks, a medium is called a Venti. A Venti is 20 fluid ounces, which is about 591 milliliters.
The Cost of a Medium at Starbucks
When you go to Starbucks, you might notice that there are three sizes for each drink. Tall, Grande, and Venti. But, what size is actually considered “medium?” This can depend on the drink you order. For example, a medium iced coffee at Starbucks is actually a grande. Whereas, a medium hot chocolate is a tall. To make things more confusing, a medium blended drink is actually a venti. So, how do you know what size to order?
Tall
At Starbucks, a “Tall” size is 12 fluid ounces (355 milliliters). This is the smallest size you can order for hot and iced coffee drinks. For reference, a “Short” size is 8 fluid ounces (240 milliliters), while a “Grande” is 16 fluid ounces (470 milliliters), and a “Venti” is 20 fluid ounces (590 milliliters).
Grande
grande (16 fluid ounces) – $2.45
A grande coffee at Starbucks costs $2.45.
Venti
A Venti coffee at Starbucks costs $2.45 for a 20-ounce cup, making it the most expensive size on the menu. The Venti is also the largest size offered by the coffee chain.
Conclusion
After reviewing the data, it seems that a medium at Starbucks is 16 ounces. This was the most common size for a medium drink order at Starbucks. The next most common size was 12 ounces and then 20 ounces.