Tumbler decal size chart: 16, 20, 30 and 40 oz cups
Short answer: a front decal on a 20 oz skinny tumbler is about 3 in wide, and it can be as tall as the smooth area of the cup. The chart below has the numbers for each 16, 20, 30 and 40 oz tumbler in our registry, by brand.
Every number comes from the Blank Registry: the print areas that suppliers and template makers publish for their tumblers, each with its source. A vinyl decal goes on the same smooth part of the cup. The front-decal width is the circumference divided by 3, a rule of thumb for a decal that reads well from the front, not a hard limit. Tumblers sold under the same size differ by brand, so check your own cup before you cut.
Decal size chart
16 oz tumblers
| Cup | Circumference | Print height | Front decal width circumference ÷ 3, rule of thumb | Full-wrap size (flat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Heat Press Nation SubliCraft SubliCraft 16 oz Tall Thermal Skinny Tumbler Source: supplier product page (heatpressnation.com) |
9.125 in (232 mm) | 7.75 in (197 mm) | about 3 in | 9.13 × 7.75 in |
| Heat Press Nation SubliCraft SubliCraft 16 oz Skinny Tumbler (6.1 in tall) Source: supplier product page (heatpressnation.com) |
9.33 in (237 mm) | 5.9 in (150 mm) | about 3.1 in | 9.33 × 5.9 in |
| JPPlus 16oz Skinny Straight Stainless Steel Tumbler (DW248SS/DW249SS) Source: supplier template (jpp.trgcdn.com) |
9.33 in (237 mm) | 5.98 in (152 mm) | about 3.1 in | 9.33 × 5.98 in |
| SubliBlanks (UK) 16OZ Double wall Glass Tumbler - Matt (bamboo lid) Source: supplier product page (subliblanks.com) |
9.646 in (245 mm) | 5.906 in (150 mm) | about 3.2 in | 9.65 × 5.91 in |
- Heat Press Nation SubliCraft SubliCraft 16 oz Skinny Tumbler (6.1 in tall): The imprint height is almost the full body height.
- JPPlus 16oz Skinny Straight Stainless Steel Tumbler (DW248SS/DW249SS): Published print-area width; no diameter published.
- SubliBlanks (UK) 16OZ Double wall Glass Tumbler - Matt (bamboo lid): 24.5 cm is about 0.9 cm more than pi x D, so it likely includes overlap. UK supplier; metric source.
20 oz tumblers
Skinny 20 oz tumblers come straight or tapered. A front decal is about 3 in wide on all of them; on a tapered cup it's a little narrower near the base.
| Cup | Circumference | Print height | Front decal width circumference ÷ 3, rule of thumb | Full-wrap size (flat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 oz skinny tapered tumbler Source: third-party template (quickspi.com) |
9.25 in (235 mm) top 8.5 in (216 mm) bottom |
8 in (203 mm) | about 2.8–3.1 in | 9.25 × 8.1 in |
| 20 oz skinny tapered tumbler (larger size) Source: third-party template (quickspi.com) |
9.3 in (236 mm) top 8.5 in (216 mm) bottom |
8.125 in (206 mm) | about 2.8–3.1 in | 9.3 × 8.23 in |
| 20 oz skinny straight tumbler (common template) Source: common size |
9.3 in (236 mm) | 8.2 in (208 mm) | about 3.1 in | 9.3 × 8.2 in |
| MakerFlo 20 oz skinny straight tumbler Source: supplier product page (makerflo.com) |
9.11 in (231 mm) | 8.125 in (206 mm) | about 3 in | 9.11 × 8.13 in |
| MakerFlo 20oz Skinny Tumbler Glitter Shimmer Source: supplier product page (makerflo.com) |
9.111 in (231 mm) | 8.125 in (206 mm) | about 3 in | 9.11 × 8.13 in |
| JPPlus 20oz Skinny Straight Stainless Steel Tumbler (DW250SS/DW251SS) Source: supplier template (jpp.trgcdn.com) |
9.425 in (239 mm) | 7.95 in (202 mm) | about 3.1 in | 9.43 × 7.95 in |
| Conde LumaSteel Stainless Steel Skinny Tumbler 20oz (TUM217 white / TUM218 clear gloss) Source: supplier product page (conde.com) |
9.032 in (229 mm) | 8 in (203 mm) | about 3 in | 9.03 × 8 in |
| SubliBlanks (UK) 20OZ Double wall Glass Tumbler - Matt (bamboo lid) Source: supplier product page (subliblanks.com) |
9.252 in (235 mm) | 7.874 in (200 mm) | about 3.1 in | 9.25 × 7.87 in |
- MakerFlo 20oz Skinny Tumbler Glitter Shimmer: Circumference is π × 2.90 in. MakerFlo's template is 9.325 × 8.125 in, which includes about 0.2 in of overlap.
- JPPlus 20oz Skinny Straight Stainless Steel Tumbler (DW250SS/DW251SS): Circumference is π × 3 in. JPPlus's print area is 9.37 in wide, about 1 mm short of a full wrap.
- Conde LumaSteel Stainless Steel Skinny Tumbler 20oz (TUM217 white / TUM218 clear gloss): Diameter-derived: the supplier gives no overlap or bleed allowance.
- SubliBlanks (UK) 20OZ Double wall Glass Tumbler - Matt (bamboo lid): Width about equal to the circumference (no overlap). UK supplier; metric source.
30 oz tumblers
Full sublimation wrap sizes, pixels and paper for these cups: 30 oz tumbler template size.
| Cup | Circumference | Print height | Front decal width circumference ÷ 3, rule of thumb | Full-wrap size (flat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 oz skinny tapered tumbler Source: third-party template (quickspi.com) |
10 in (254 mm) top 9.25 in (235 mm) bottom |
9.375 in (238 mm) | about 3.1–3.3 in | 10 × 9.47 in |
| MakerFlo 30oz Skinny Sublimation Tumbler Source: supplier template (makerflo.com) |
10.022 in (255 mm) | 9.6 in (244 mm) | about 3.3 in | 10.02 × 9.6 in |
| JPPlus 30oz Straight Stainless Steel Tumbler (DW30ST-W) Source: supplier template (jpp.trgcdn.com) |
10 in (254 mm) | 9.37 in (238 mm) | about 3.3 in | 10 × 9.37 in |
- MakerFlo 30oz Skinny Sublimation Tumbler: Circumference is π × 3.19 in. MakerFlo's template is 10.3 × 9.6 in, which includes about 0.3 in of overlap.
- JPPlus 30oz Straight Stainless Steel Tumbler (DW30ST-W): Published print-area width; no diameter published.
40 oz handle tumblers
These cups have a straight upper body and a narrower lower part, with a band between them. Decals go on the top section.
| Cup | Circumference | Print height | Front decal width circumference ÷ 3, rule of thumb | Full-wrap size (flat) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MakerFlo 40 oz tumbler with handle (Stanley-style) Source: supplier product page (makerflo.com) |
Top section: 12.75 in (324 mm) | 5.75 in (146 mm) | about 4.3 in | 12.75 × 5.75 in |
| Bottom section: 10.3 in (262 mm) | 3.58 in (91 mm) | decals go on the top section | 10.3 × 3.58 in | |
| JPPlus 40 oz tumbler with handle (Stanley-style) Source: supplier template (jpplus.com) |
Top section: 12.375 in (314 mm) | 5.5 in (140 mm) | about 4.1 in | 12.38 × 5.5 in |
| Bottom section: 9.313 in (237 mm) | 3 in (76 mm) | decals go on the top section | 9.31 × 3 in |
- MakerFlo 40 oz tumbler with handle (Stanley-style): The plain band between the sections isn't published.
- JPPlus 40 oz tumbler with handle (Stanley-style): The plain band between the sections isn't published.
The full-wrap size is the flat shape you'd cut to cover that area: circumference × print height for a straight cup, and the curved shape's width × height for a tapered one.
Size a decal for your own cup
- Measure the circumference where the decal will sit, with a soft tape. On a tapered cup, measure at the top and at the bottom of the decal.
- Measure the height of the smooth area: from just below the rim or lid line to just above the base, or to the ridge on a handle cup.
- Divide the circumference by 3 for the width of a front decal.
- Leave some room under the rim and above the base, so the decal doesn't sit on a curve or where your mouth goes.
More on measuring: how to measure a tumbler.
Tapered cups: why a straight decal tilts
A tapered tumbler is a slice of a cone. A wide decal or a line of text cut straight follows the cone, so its ends drop and the text slopes. A small logo is barely affected; a long name or a wide design is. The fix is to cut the decal already curved to the cup's taper (conical warp for Cricut and Silhouette):
- In your design app, convert any text to outlines (paths) and export the design as an SVG.
- Open TaperWrap, choose Cut file (vinyl / laser) and upload the SVG.
- Enter the cup's measurements, or pick it from the list.
- Choose Decal and set its width (across the middle of the decal) and its distance from the top of the print area.
- Check the preview. It's free, so you can see the fit before you pay anything.
The warped SVG (for Cricut and Silhouette) or DXF (for laser software) comes with TaperWrap Pro: $15 one time, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
40 oz tumblers with a handle
The two 40 oz rows in the chart are Stanley-style 40 oz handle cups: the MakerFlo and JPPlus sublimation blanks in our registry. Their top sections are 12.75 and 12.375 in around, so a front decal there is about 4.1 to 4.3 in wide. A branded cup's measurements aren't in the registry, so measure yours before you cut. For printing wraps on these cups, see the 40 oz tumbler template guide. TaperWrap isn't affiliated with Stanley.
Name decals
Keep a name within the front third of the cup, the same width as a front decal, so it reads without turning the cup. A long name can go vertical instead, within the height of the smooth area. Convert the text to outlines before you export the SVG, and cut a test from scrap vinyl if you're not sure the letters are big enough for your vinyl and blade.
Not in the chart
- 24 oz cups: no 24 oz tumbler is in the registry yet. For 24 oz cold cups, make a template from your own cup with the cold cup template guide.
- Pint glasses: see pint glass decal size for 16 oz pint glasses, which taper much more than tumblers.
- Wine tumblers and Yeti-style cups: measure yours as above. TaperWrap isn't affiliated with Yeti.
If you enter your own measurements in TaperWrap and download a blank template or a print file, it asks once which cup it is. Only the numbers and the cup's name are shared, never your design, and confirmed cups are added to the registry.
Free decals to try
No SVG yet? The free SVG tumbler decals open in TaperWrap in one click, ready to size and warp for your cup.
Applying it
- Use transfer tape with some stretch, and press from the centre of the decal outwards.
- Permanent adhesive vinyl isn't mirrored. Mirror only heat transfer vinyl or other materials that go face-down.
- Try a new vinyl or a new cup with a small test decal first.
