Glassware & Barware
Tableware & Dining · 9 specs
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Barware and dining glassware standardize fluid capacities and bowl geometries across 10–14 oz Highball glasses, 8–10 oz Rocks glasses, 18–22 oz Bordeaux red wine glasses, 12–14 oz white wine stems, and 1.5 oz standard cocktail jiggers.
Source: International Bartenders Association (IBA) / Sommelier Standards · Last reviewed Aug 28, 2026
Specs
| Governing Standards | IBA Official Glassware Specifications / Sommelier Standards |
| Highball / Collins Glass | 10 to 14 fl oz (300–415 ml) | Tall cylindrical for mixed drinks with ice |
| Rocks / Old Fashioned | 8 to 10 fl oz (240–300 ml) | Double Rocks (DOF): 12–14 fl oz (355–415 ml) |
| Red Wine (Bordeaux Stem) | 18 to 22 fl oz (530–650 ml) | Tall broad bowl directing wine to palate |
| Red Wine (Burgundy Stem) | 20 to 25 fl oz (600–740 ml) | Wide spherical bowl capturing delicate aromas |
| White Wine Glass | 12 to 14 fl oz (350–415 ml) | Smaller U-shaped bowl preserving chilled temp |
| Champagne Flute / Tulip | 6 to 8 fl oz (180–240 ml) | Narrow column concentrating carbonation |
| Cocktail Coupe / Martini | 5.5 to 7.0 fl oz (160–210 ml) | Stemmed for drinks served 'up' (without ice) |
| Standard Shot / Jigger | Single: 1.5 fl oz (44 ml) | Double: 2.0 fl oz (60 ml) | Jigger: 1.5 oz / 0.75 oz |
Standard Barware Glass Capacity Matrix
| Glass Type | Capacity (Fluid Oz) | Capacity (Metric ml) | Stem vs Tumbler | Primary Beverage Served | | :---: | :---: | :---: | :---: :---: | | Highball / Collins | 10–14 oz | 300–415 ml | Tumbler | Gin & Tonic, Mojito, Tom Collins, iced soda | | Rocks / Lowball | 8–10 oz | 240–300 ml | Tumbler | Old Fashioned, Negroni, neat whiskey on ice | | Double Rocks (DOF) | 12–14 oz | 355–415 ml | Tumbler | Cocktails with large 2" ice spheres or cubes | | Bordeaux Red Wine | 18–22 oz | 530–650 ml | Stemmed | Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Syrah | | Burgundy Red Wine | 20–25 oz | 600–740 ml | Stemmed | Pinot Noir, Nebbiolo, Barbera | | White Wine Stem | 12–14 oz | 350–415 ml | Stemmed | Sauvignon Blanc, Pinot Grigio, Chardonnay | | Champagne Flute | 6–8 oz | 180–240 ml | Stemmed | Champagne, Prosecco, Cava sparkling wines | | Cocktail Coupe | 5.5–7 oz | 160–210 ml | Stemmed | Manhattan, Daiquiri, Sidecar, craft cocktails | | US Standard Pint | 16 oz | 473 ml | Tumbler | Draft ales, lagers, stouts (US Shaker Pint) | | Imperial British Pint| 20 oz | 568 ml | Tumbler | Traditional British cask ales & stouts |