16oz Paper Cups
Large hot drinks and iced coffee, with the biggest usable print area.
Specification & quote
Paper Cup Sizes
20oz Paper Cups
At 20oz the cup is almost entirely a cold drink product. Very few people want that much hot coffee, and fewer still want to carry it.
Milkshakes, iced drinks and soft drinks at events are where this size earns its place.
- Cut to your own product, not a stock size
- Board, print and finish confirmed in writing
- Delivered across the UK on national carriers
Short enquiry
Quote for This Product
Tell us the quantity and any date you are working to. We reply with the board, print and finish, plus the minimum order quantity and lead time.
Design Your Own
Design Your 20oz Paper Cups
Pick a colour, put your name on it, and see how the idea reads before you ask anyone for a price. It is a sketch rather than a manufacturing proof — the real shape is cut from the product you already serve.
Sleeve colour
Finish
A printed sleeve brands a plain cup you already buy, which is why a single site usually reaches for one before it reaches for a printed cup.
Carry this into the full designerThe full page adds the size, board, print and quantity, then sends the whole specification over in one go. Nothing is committed to at any point.
A Thick Shake Tests the Lid, Not the Cup
A milkshake is heavy and thick, and a customer pulling on a straw creates suction that lifts a poorly seated lid.
That makes lid fit the critical specification at this size. A cup that is a fraction out of round at the rim will not hold a lid under that load.
Points That Matter at 20oz
- Rim roundness, because lid seating is under more stress.
- Wall stiffness, since a full cup squeezed at the middle can pop the lid.
- A base wide enough to sit stably in a car cup holder.
- Straw slot type on the lid, matched to the drink thickness.
Thick shakes need a wider straw, which needs a lid slot sized for it.
Where the drink itself is the display, clear cups for layered and visible drinks are the usual choice.
Ordering, Artwork and Delivery
Getting a Quote
Tell us the volume you pour and whether you need matching lids. We reply with a written specification, the minimum order quantity and the lead time for your job.
Artwork
Cup blanks are a curved fan, so we supply a template to design on. Full file requirements are set out in our artwork guidelines.
Turnaround
Lead times depend on the print method, run length and press schedule, so we confirm yours on the quote rather than publishing a single figure.
Delivery in the UK
Orders are dispatched on national carriers to any UK address. Seedelivery information for how dates are given.
20oz Paper Cups: Common Questions
Will a 20oz cup fit a car cup holder?
It depends on the base diameter rather than the volume, and many 20oz cups are too wide for older holders. If drive-through or delivery is part of your trade, check the base measurement specifically.
Do we need a different lid for milkshakes?
Usually. A thick shake needs a wider straw, and that needs a lid with a matching slot. A standard soft drink lid slot is often too narrow.
Do milkshakes need a different lid?
Usually. A thick shake needs a wider straw, which needs a lid with a matching slot. A soft drink slot is often too narrow.
Why does rim roundness matter at this size?
Because there is more weight and more suction on the lid. A cup slightly out of round will not hold a lid under a straw being pulled on.
Will the cup deform when squeezed?
On a thin wall with a full drink, it can, and that is usually what pops a lid. Wall stiffness matters more at 20oz than at 12oz.
Is 20oz mostly a cold size?
Almost entirely. Very few people want that much hot coffee, and fewer still want to carry it.
What is the usable volume?
Around 17 to 18oz with headspace and ice. If you sell by stated volume, check against the cup with ice in it.
Do these suit events?
They do, and event caterers are among the main buyers alongside milkshake and dessert drink businesses.
Can we print full colour?
Yes, and the large surface takes it well. Bear in mind a hand still covers a band of it throughout the drink.
Do these suit a milkshake menu?
They are one of the main uses, and lid and straw slot matter more here than on any other size.
Prefer to Talk It Through?
Sizing questions are usually quicker on the phone, especially if you have the product in front of you.
