Liquor bottle sizes range from tiny 50 ml nips to the big 1.75 L handle. Each size has its own name, ounce count, and shot count.

This guide gives you the full chart, the nicknames, the U.S. rules, and easy math for parties and travel.

Liquor Bottle Sizes Chart

Bottle Size	Milliliters	Ounces	Shots	Common Name
Miniature	50 ml	1.7 oz	1	Nip, shooter
Travel size	100 ml	3.4 oz	2	Small format
Half-pint	200 ml	6.8 oz	4.5	Flask, ass pocket
Pint	375 ml	12.7 oz	8.5	Half bottle
Fifth	750 ml	25.4 oz	16	Standard bottle
Liter	1,000 ml	33.8 oz	22	Duty-free size
Magnum	1,500 ml	50.7 oz	33	Two fifths
Handle	1,750 ml	59.2 oz	39	Half-gallon nickname
Jeroboam	3,000 ml	101.4 oz	67	Large format

Standard Liquor Bottle Sizes

Miniature or Nip Bottle

The 50 ml bottle is called a miniature, nip, or shooter. It holds 1.7 oz, or about one shot.

Airlines, hotel minibars, and sample packs use it. It grew popular in the Jet Age.

Travel Size Liquor Bottle

A 100 ml bottle holds 3.4 oz, or about two shots. It is the largest size allowed in a carry-on.

Brands also use it for trial packs and ready-to-drink cocktails.

Half-Pint Liquor Bottle

The 200 ml bottle is the half-pint. It holds 6.8 oz, or about 4.5 shots.

Fans call it the ass pocket because the curved glass fits a back pocket. In Ireland, it is a naggin.

Pint or Half Bottle (375 ml)

The 375 ml bottle is the pint or half bottle. It holds 12.7 oz, or about 8.5 shots.

It is not a true U.S. pint. A real pint is 16 oz (473 ml).

Fifth of Liquor

The 750 ml bottle is the fifth. It is the most common standard liquor bottle size in the U.S.

It holds 25.4 oz, or 16 full shots. Most regular bourbon, vodka, and gin releases use it.

Liter Bottle

A 1 L bottle holds 33.8 oz, or about 22 shots. Duty-free shops and busy bars like it.

It gives about one-third more drinks than a fifth.

Magnum Liquor Bottle

A 1.5 L bottle is a magnum. It holds 50.7 oz, or about 33 shots.

It equals two fifths. The U.S. approved it for spirits in 2025.

Handle of Liquor

A 1.75 L bottle is the handle. It holds 59.2 oz, or about 39 shots.

It is the biggest bottle most people see on store shelves.

Large Format Liquor Bottle Sizes

The U.S. now allows 2 L, 3 L, and 3.75 L spirit bottles. A 3 L bottle is a jeroboam.

The 3.75 L size holds 126.8 oz, or nearly a gallon. Bars and collectors use it as a show piece.

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Shot Size and the Rule of 44

A standard shot is 1.5 oz, or about 44 ml. Divide a bottle’s ml by 44 to get the shot count.

For example, 750 ÷ 44 is about 17. In real life, you pour 16 full shots and have a little left.

Shots Per Bottle Chart

• 750 ml (fifth): 16 shots
• 1 L: 22 shots
• 1.75 L (handle): 39 shots

A 1.5 oz pour of 80-proof (40% ABV) liquor counts as one U.S. standard drink.

700 ml vs. 750 ml Liquor Bottle Sizes

The world uses two main sizes. The U.S. uses 750 ml. Europe, the UK, and Australia use 700 ml.

The U.S. approved 700 ml in January 2025. A 700 ml bottle holds 23.7 oz, about one pour less than a fifth. Premium brands often use taller, slimmer glass, so shape can fool the eye.

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Liquor Bottle Sizes by Spirit Type

Vodka and Gin Bottle Sizes

Vodka bottle sizes and gin bottle sizes usually include 750 ml, 1 L, and 1.75 L. Small 200 ml flasks and 50 ml nips are common too.

Whiskey and Bourbon Bottle Sizes

Whiskey bottle sizes and bourbon bottle sizes often start at 750 ml. Smaller 375 ml and 200 ml bottles suit gifts and trials.

Single malt Scotch and special releases often use 700 ml.

Tequila and Rum Bottle Sizes

Tequila and rum mostly come in 750 ml, 1 L, and 1.75 L bottles. Sampler packs use 50 ml minis.

Liquor Bottle Sizes for Travel

The TSA 3-1-1 rule limits carry-on liquids to 3.4 oz (100 ml) each. They must fit in one quart-size bag.

Only 50 ml and 100 ml bottles qualify. A 200 ml bottle must go in checked luggage, where airline rules allow up to 5 liters of 24% to 70% ABV alcohol per person.

Liquor Bottle Sizes FAQs

What are the sizes of liquor bottles?

Common liquor bottle sizes are 50 ml, 100 ml, 200 ml, 375 ml, 750 ml, 1 L, 1.5 L, and 1.75 L. The TTB allows 25 sizes in all, up to 3.75 L.

Is 750ml or 1.75 L bigger?

1.75 L is bigger. It holds 1,000 ml more than 750 ml. That is 59.2 oz versus 25.4 oz, or about 2⅓ fifths.

Is 750 ml a pint or fifth?

A 750 ml bottle is a fifth. A liquor pint is 375 ml, so a fifth equals two pints.

What is a 1.75 bottle of alcohol called?

A 1.75 L bottle is called a handle. It holds 59.2 oz, or about 39 shots.

What are different bottle sizes called?

Names by size: nip or miniature (50 ml), half-pint (200 ml), pint (375 ml), fifth (750 ml), liter (1 L), magnum (1.5 L), handle (1.75 L), and jeroboam (3 L).

What are the very small bottles of liquor called?

They are called miniatures, nips, shooters, or minis. Each holds 50 ml, or 1.7 oz, about one shot.