How Tall Is A Coffee Mug

For a typical 12 oz (350 ml) ceramic mug with a C-shaped handle, the most common height (from the table to the top of the rim) is between 8 to 13.5 cm.

1. Standard Home Mug (8-12 oz / 240-350 ml)

   Height Range: 3.25 to 4.5 inches (8.5 to 11.5 cm).

   Typical Example: A classic 12 oz mug is often about 4 inches (10 cm) tall.

   Note: Diameter matters. A wider, bowl-like mug will be shorter, while a narrower, more vertical one will be taller for the same volume.

2. Cafe-Style & Large Mugs (15-20 oz / 440-590 ml)

   Height Range: 4.5 to 5.5 inches (11.5 to 14 cm).

   Details: These are taller to hold more liquid. A 16 oz "Grande"-style mug is often around 5 inches (13 cm) tall.

3. Travel Mugs & Tumblers (12-20 oz)

   Height Range: 6 to 9 inches (15 to 23 cm), including the lid.

   Key Point: Travel mugs are much taller because they are narrow to fit in car cup holders. A 16 oz travel mug can easily be 7-8 inches (18-20 cm) tall.

4. Specialty & Traditional Mugs

   • Espresso/Demitasse Cup (2-3 oz): Very short, around 2 inches (5 cm) tall.
   • Cappuccino Cup (5-6 oz): Shorter and wider, roughly 3 to 3.5 inches (7.5-9 cm).
   • Japanese Yunomi (10-14 oz): Often taller and cylindrical, ranging from 3.5 to 5 inches (9-13 cm).
   • Classic Diner Mug (8-10 oz): The thick, heavy, often tapered mug is usually about 3.75 inches (9.5 cm) tall.

5. Mugs with Unique Proportions

   • "Stacking" Mugs: Tend to be taller and narrower.
   • "Bowl" Mugs: Can be very short, sometimes under 3 inches, but with a wide diameter.