Below is an infographic that we developed to help give home brewers and beer lovers around the world some information on how much beer is actually in that keg of yours.
If you are ever wondering how many ounces, or how many beers are in a keg, or what the dimensions of virtually any keg is, just refer to this graphic and all your questions will be answered!
Keg Sizes and Dimensions, Spelled Out
Homebrew Keg: Cornelius (Corny) Keg
The Cornelius keg is the preferred keg among home brewers because of the large lid on top, which allows for easy access. Home brewers can clean out and transfer beer into the keg without any special equipment. A standard Cornelius keg holds 5 gallons, the typical size for a home-brewed batch of beer. There are two types of Corny kegs: Ball Lock (Pepsi-style) and Pin Lock (Coca-Cola-style).
- Capacity: 5 gallons (640 oz), about 53 twelve-ounce beers
- Full weight: 53.7 lbs
- Ball Lock dimensions: 23″ H x 8.5″ diameter
- Pin Lock dimensions: 23″ H x 8.9″ diameter
Commercial Keg Sizes
Commercial kegs come in various sizes and shapes. Commercial kegs use a Sanke tap, which connects to the top center of the keg. This tap has both the CO2 line (in) and beer line (out) connected to it, unlike Corny kegs, which have separate connections for each.
| Keg Size | Capacity | Ounces | Full Weight | Dimensions | ~12 oz Beers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sixth Barrel | 5.16 gal | 661 oz | 55 lbs | 9.25″ diameter x 23.3″ H | 55 |
| Short/Quarter Barrel (Pony Keg) | 7.75 gal | 992 oz | 87 lbs | 16.125″ diameter x 14.8″ H | 82 |
| Slim/Quarter Barrel | 7.75 gal | 992 oz | 87 lbs | 11.125″ diameter x 23.3″ H | 82 |
| Half Barrel | 15.5 gal | 1,984 oz | 161 lbs | 16.125″ diameter x 23.3″ H | 165 |
Beer counts are approximate, based on standard 12 oz servings.
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