Dunkin Donuts Cup Sizes – Explained For DD Customers!

I recently discovered a new shortcut that takes me right by a Dunkin’ Donuts, and ever since I saw Ben Affleck’s publicity stunt of working the drive-thru window, I’ve been craving Dunkin’ coffee a lot more lately.[1]

Still, if you're like me and usually frequent other coffee chains, you may be unfamiliar with DD coffee cup sizes, which can be very awkward when you're trying to order your cup of coffee on the run.

No worries: I did the research for you. Read on for Dunkin' cup sizes explained.

An important thing to know is that Dunkin' coffee shops offer cup sizes that differ between hot and cold drinks.

The Dunkin' hot coffee sizes are smaller than the Dunkin' cold drink sizes.

Small, medium, large, and extra large are available for hot drinks. Only small, medium, and large Dunkin cold cups sizes are offered for cold beverages.

This is because they recently changed from polystyrene foam cups to a double-walled paper cup, which is more environmentally friendly. Thanks, Dunkin!

Dunkin' Donuts Hot Drink Sizes

Small Cup—10oz

Dunkin Donuts' small hot beverages contain 10 oz of coffee. The price for a small hot cup of brewed coffee is $2.98. Small espresso-based hot cups of coffee range from $4.11 to $5.11.

Hot chocolate small cup sizes are $3.73.

Medium Cup—14oz

Medium Dunkin' cup sizes contain 14 ounces of coffee.

The price for a brewed medium-hot coffee is $3.73. Medium size at Dunkin' for espresso-based coffees, such as their signature latte, range from $4.48 to $5.48.

Hot chocolate medium cup sizes are $4.11.

Large Cup—20oz

Dunkin Donuts large cup of hot coffee contains 20 ounces of coffee. The price for a small, hot brewed coffee is $3.98. Espresso-based coffees in large Dunkin' cups range from $4.86 to $5.98.

Hot chocolate large cup sizes are $4.48.

Extra Large Cup—24oz

Dunkin Donuts' extra large hot drink contains 24 ounces of coffee. The price for a brewed extra-large hot coffee is $4.25. Dunkin' Donuts offers hot chocolate in extra large cup sizes for $4.86.

However, espresso-based coffees are not available in an extra large size at Dunkin Donuts.

Dunkin Donuts Hot Drinks Cup Sizes

Dunkin' Donuts Cold Drink Sizes

Important to note here on the cold cups that Dunkin only offers three iced coffee sizes: small, medium, and large. The extra large size is not an option in the iced cup sizes.

Small Cup—16oz

Dunkin coffee small size cold drinks hold 16 ounces. A small iced coffee is $3.98, a small cold brew costs $4.61, and iced drinks with espresso are between $4.36 and $5.73.

Medium Cup—24oz

Dunkin coffee medium size for cold drinks holds 24 ounces.

A medium iced coffee at Dunkin’ is $4.36, a medium cold brew costs $4.98, and iced espresso-based drinks are between $4.73 and $6.23.

Large Cup—32oz

Large Dunkin iced coffee holds 32 ounces. A large iced coffee at Dunkin’ is $4.73, a cold brew large iced coffee is $5.36, and large iced espresso-based Dunkin’ cold drinks are between $5.11 and $6.73.

Dunkin Donuts Frozen Coffee French Vanilla

Dunkin' Donuts Hot Drinks Caffeine Per Cup

For those of us monitoring our caffeine intake, it’s important to know the caffeine content of our favorite hot steamy drink we can enjoy on any given day.

I’ve checked the different cup sizes available at Dunkin’ for different coffee options and popular drinks here for you.[2]

Size Small Caffeine Content For Hot Drinks

  • A small Dunkin’ Donuts brewed hot coffee contains 215 mg of caffeine
  • Small cappuccinos and lattes at Dunkin’ Donuts contain one shot of espresso, which is around 75mg of caffeine
  • Small macchiatos and americanos have two shots of espresso for 150mg of caffeine

Size Medium Caffeine Content For Hot Drinks

  • A medium Dunkin’ Donuts brewed hot coffee contains 302 mg of caffeine
  • Medium cappuccinos and lattes at Dunkin’ Donuts contain 1.5 shots of espresso, making about 112.5mg of caffeine
  • Medium macchiatos and americanos have three shots of espresso, which comes to 225mg of caffeine

Size Large Caffeine Content For Hot Drinks

  • A large Dunkin’ Donuts brewed hot coffee contains 431 mg of caffeine
  • Large cappuccinos and lattes at Dunkin’ Donuts contain two shots of espresso for 150mg of caffeine
  • Large macchiatos have three shots of espresso for 150mg of caffeine, and large americanos have four shots of espresso, making for a whopping 300mg of caffeine

Extra Large Caffeine Content For Hot Drinks

  • An extra large Dunkin' Donuts hot coffee contains around 517 mg of caffeine. Be mindful that this is over the daily recommended limit of caffeine!
  • Espresso-based drinks are not available in the extra large size of Dunkin’ Donuts cups.
Dunkin Donuts Hot Drinks Cups

Dunkin' Donuts Cold Drinks Caffeine Per Cup

Sometimes, especially in the warmer months, a coffee lover like myself prefers to swing by the coffee shop for a perfect cup of cold coffee.

I enjoy a medium roast large coffee with lots of ice and a splash of milk.

Regardless, I still need to know the caffeine content so I can keep an eye on my caffeine intake. See here for the breakdown of Dunkin’s menu of cold drinks in different sizes and their caffeine content.

Size Small Caffeine Content For Cold Drinks

  • A small Dunkin Donuts iced coffee contains around 203 mg of caffeine
  • A small cold brew has 260 mg of caffeine
  • Dunkin Donuts’ small iced latte has 75 mg of coffee based on one espresso shot
  • A small frozen coffee contains 120 mg of caffeine

Size Medium Caffeine Content For Cold Drinks

  • A medium Dunkin Donuts iced coffee contains around 295 mg of caffeine
  • A medium cold brew has 375 mg of caffeine
  • Dunkin Donuts’ medium iced latte has 112.5 mg of coffee based on 1.5 espresso shots.
  • A medium frozen coffee contains 175 mg of caffeine

Size Large Caffeine Content For Cold Drinks

  • A large Dunkin Donuts iced coffee contains around 398 mg of caffeine
  • A large cold brew has 505 mg of caffeine
  • Dunkin Donuts large iced latte has 150 mg of coffee based on two espresso shots
  • A large frozen coffee contains 235 mg of caffeine.
Dunkin Donuts Coffee And Treats

Dunkin' Donuts Vs Starbucks—Who’s Is Bigger?

For Medium and Large-sized drinks, Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks offer the same amount of coffee per size.

Starbucks has different names for their coffee cup sizes, and they also have one more option (the 8-ounce short size) than Dunkin’ Donuts does.

Dunkin’ offers cold drinks up to a Large size, but their medium cold drink is the same size as Starbucks’ Venti iced (24oz), and Dunkin’s large cold drink is the same size as Starbucks’ extra large cup size Trenta iced (32oz).

I find it a bit confusing, so your best bet is to focus on the volume of ounces rather than comparing one size to another.

To make it easy, here is a list of what your options are based on the volume in ounces:

  • 8 oz: Starbucks Short
  • 10 oz: Dunkin’ Small Hot
  • 12 oz: Starbucks Tall
  • 16 oz: Dunkin’ Small Cold or Medium Hot / Starbucks Grande
  • 20 oz: Dunkin’ Large Hot / Starbucks Venti Hot
  • 24 oz: Dunkin’ Extra Large Hot or Medium Cold / Starbucks Venti Cold
  • 32 oz: Dunkin’ Large Cold / Starbucks Trenti Cold
Dunkin Donuts and Starbucks Coffee SIzes

Related Questions on Dunkin Donuts Cup Sizes

Did Dunkin Donuts cups change sizes?

Yes, Dunkin Donuts cups did change sizes. They switched their hot coffee sizes from polystyrene (aka styrofoam cups) to double-walled paper cups to be more environmentally friendly. The new Dunkin cup sizes are based on the new paper cups.

How much is the price difference between a small and large Dunkin Donuts coffee?

The price difference between a small and large Dunkin Donuts coffee is roughly $1. In my opinion, a good deal for more coffee.

How many ounces is a Dunkin Tumbler?

The Dunkin Tumbler is 20 ounces. The Dunkin Tumbler is a reusable travel cup that Dunkin Donuts sells. It is available in a variety of design options for customers to choose from.[3]


Conclusion

I hope you coffee lovers now feel equipped to walk into any Dunkin Donuts location and order your cup of coffee in the perfect size, using your newfound knowledge of their sizes and prices and how they differ from Starbucks.

References:

1. https://news.dunkindonuts.com/news/dunkin-first-ever-super-bowl-commercial
2. https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/spilling-beans-how-much-caffeine-too-much#:~:text=For%20healthy%20adults%2C%20the%20FDA,it%20(break%20it%20down).
3. https://shopdunkin.com/collections/dunkin-deals/products/this-groom-runs-on-dunkin-tumbler?variant=33436382887989

Kayla Stavridis

Head of Marketing

Kayla Stavridis
Kayla Stavridis is a coffee enthusiast and Head of Marketing for Barista HQ. She blends her professional insights and experience with a deep passion for all things coffee. Kayla offers a unique, hands-on perspective on coffee culture and trends. You can find her sipping a cold brew with just a touch of milk on the beach in the afternoon and a Corona with lime in the evening.

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