The quick answer
A standard wine bottle holds 750 mL, or about 25.4 US fluid ounces. That is roughly five 5-ounce servings. A half bottle holds 375 mL, while a magnum holds 1.5 liters—the equivalent of two standard bottles.
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Choose a format and quantity. Serving counts are estimates because actual pours vary.
Wine bottle size chart
Most still wine is sold in 750 mL bottles, but other metric formats are common. The volume and label statement are more reliable than a ceremonial bottle name, because names above magnum can vary by region and bottle tradition.
| Format | Volume | 750 mL bottles | Approx. 5 oz / 150 mL pours |
|---|---|---|---|
| Split or piccolo | 187 mL | ¼ | 1 |
| Half or demi | 375 mL | ½ | 2½ |
| Standard | 750 mL / 0.75 L | 1 | 5 |
| Magnum | 1.5 L | 2 | 10 |
| Double magnum | 3 L | 4 | 20 |
| Large format | 6 L | 8 | 40 |
| Large format | 9 L | 12 | 60 |
| Large format | 12 L | 16 | 80 |
Servings are estimates
Actual pours vary. Restaurants often use five- or six-ounce servings, while tasting pours are smaller. Sparkling wine, dessert wine, and fortified wine are commonly served in smaller amounts. Plan with the glass size and alcohol level in mind, not only the bottle count.
Standard wine bottle dimensions
A typical 750 mL bottle is roughly 11½–12 inches (29–30.5 cm) tall and about 3–3½ inches (7.6–8.9 cm) in diameter. These are planning ranges, not a regulated standard. Champagne bottles are often wider and heavier, while flute bottles are taller and narrower, so measure the actual bottle before buying a tight rack, cabinet, or shipping insert.
Bottle shape is not volume
Bordeaux, Burgundy, Rhône, Champagne, and flute-shaped bottles can all hold 750 mL despite looking different. Shape may hint at a region or tradition, but the net contents statement—not the silhouette—tells you the amount inside. In the United States, TTB rules authorize 750 mL and many additional metric formats; containers from 4 to 17 litres use even-litre sizes.
Common questions
Quick answers
How many mL are in a standard wine bottle?
A standard wine bottle contains 750 milliliters, equal to 0.75 litre or about 25.4 US fluid ounces.
How many standard bottles are in a magnum?
A 1.5-litre magnum holds the same volume as two standard 750 mL bottles and yields about ten 5-ounce pours.
What are the dimensions of a standard wine bottle?
A typical 750 mL bottle is about 11½–12 inches (29–30.5 cm) high and 3–3½ inches (7.6–8.9 cm) across. Bottle shapes vary, so measure for exact storage or shipping needs.
Are large wine bottle names standardized?
The volume printed on the label is reliable, but ceremonial names above magnum can differ by region and wine type. Compare litres or milliliters rather than relying only on the name.
Sources and further reading
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TTB: Wine net contents and authorized sizes ↗