This size was commonly used with steel drink cans in the 1970s and early 1980s. However, the US standard 355 ml can size was standardized in the 1980s and 1990s upon the conversion from steel to aluminum. Some drinks, such as Nestea, are sold in 341 ml cans.
12-ounce
Size Matters Nip – 8.4 oz aka 250 ml – compact and easy to transport, often the size used for energy drinks, coffee shots, and wine. Original – 12 oz – holds the standard serving size of beer…or coffee, soda, tea, etc. The classic choice. Tallboy – 16 oz – holds the same as a standard pint glass.
The average slim can measures 6.125 inches tall and has a 2.25-inch diameter. A standard can is 4.83 inches tall with a 2.6-inch diameter. Space is money for retailers so they are excited about the skinny can trend.