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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Corny Keg and Sanke Keg Size Reference Chart
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Cornelius Keg |
Sixth Barrel Keg |
Quarter Barrel Keg |
Slim Quarter Keg |
Half Barrel Keg |
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| 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” |
23" |
13" |
23" |
23" |
| Width |
9” |
9¼” |
16" |
11" |
16" |
| Bottles / Cans (12oz) |
53 |
56 |
82 |
82 |
165 |
| Pints (16 oz) |
40 |
41 |
62 |
62 |
124 |
| AKA |
Corny Keg |
Sixth Barrel,
Sixtels |
Pony Keg,
Stubby Quarter |
Tall Quarter,
Slim Quarter |
Full Size Keg,
Full Keg |
Commercial Keg Sizes
| Keg Size |
Gallons / Ounces |
Liters |
Weight (lbs / kg) |
12oz / 16oz pours |
| Half Barrel Keg (1/2 BBL) |
15.5 gal / 1,984 oz |
58 liters |
159 lbs / 72 kg |
165 - 12oz / 124 pints |
| Quarter Barrel Keg (1/4 BBL) |
7.75 gal / 992 oz |
29.3 liters |
87 lbs / 39.5 kg |
82 - 12oz / 62 pints |
| Sixth Barrel Keg (1/6 BBL) |
5.16 gal / 672 oz |
19.8 liters |
58 lbs / 26.3 kg |
55 - 12oz / 41 pints |
Homebrew/Corny Keg Sizes
| Keg Style |
Dimensions |
Gallons / Ounces |
Liters |
Weight (lbs / kg) |
12oz / 16oz pours |
| Ball Lock Corny Keg |
8.5" x 25" |
5 gal / 640 oz |
18.9 liters |
55 lbs / 25 kg |
53 - 12oz / 40 pints |
| Pin Lock Corny Keg |
9" x 23" |
5 gal / 640 oz |
18.9 liters |
55 lbs / 25 kg |
53 - 12oz / 40 pints |
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