There are quite a few different sizes of kegs on the market. Below are a list of the keg dimensions, along with how many ounces fit into each keg, and how many 12oz. beers that equates to. Also keep in mind that there are different type of kegs closed style / sanke kegs and cornelieus/corny kegs that are commonly used by homebrewers.
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Commercial Kegs:
Half Barrel Keg (1/2 BBL) = 15.5 Gallons / 1,984 oz. / 129.4 lbs. / 165 - 12 oz. beers
Quarter Barrel Keg (1/4 BBL) = 7.75 Gallons / 992 oz. / 64.7 lbs. / 82 - 12 oz. beers
Sixth Barrel Keg (1/6 BBL) = 5.16 Gallons / 672 oz. / 43.1 lbs. / 56 - 12 oz. beers
Homebrew Kegs:
5 Gallon Corny Keg:
- Ball Lock Corny Kegs (8.5X25") = 5 Gallons / 640 oz. / 53.7 lbs. / 53 - 12 oz. beers
- Pin Lock Corny Kegs (9X23") = 5 Gallons / 640 oz. / 53.7 lbs. / 53 - 12 oz. beers
Corny and Sanke Keg Size Reference Chart
| |
Cornelius Keg |
Sixth Barrel Keg |
Quarter Barrel Keg |
Slim Quarter Keg |
Half Barrel Keg |
| Gallons |
5 |
5.16 |
7.75 |
7.75 |
15.5 |
| Ounces |
640 |
672 |
992 |
992 |
1,984 |
| Liters |
18.93 |
19.55 |
29.34 |
29.34 |
58.67 |
| Height |
23” |
23⅜” |
13⅞” |
23⅜” |
23⅜” |
| Width |
9” |
9¼” |
16⅛” |
11⅛” |
16⅛” |
| Bottles / Cans (12oz) |
53 |
56 |
82 |
82 |
165 |
| Pints (16 oz) |
40 |
41 |
62 |
62 |
124 |
| AKA |
Corny Keg |
? Barrel,
Sixtels |
Pony Keg,
Stubby Quarter |
Tall Quarter |
Full Size Keg,
Full Keg |