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24 oz Water Bottle: 710 mL and Actual Size

24 US fl oz is about 710 mL. Height and base diameter vary by model. Check the bottle’s dimensions with the lid on before ordering.

By , Head of After-Sales Service & Online Marketing Lead

White stainless steel sports bottles of about 24 oz with blue lids: a pop-up straw lid, a misting lid, a spout lid with a pivoting handle and a dual-sip lid
Sports bottles of 650 to 720 ml with four lid styles.
In brief

A 24 oz water bottle holds 24 US fluid ounces, which is 710 ml, or three US cups. It is close to 700 ml and 720 ml models, but a 750 ml bottle holds about 25.4 US fl oz. Treat these as different specified capacities when comparing quotations and labels. It suits gym and sports use, a long working morning or a school day, and it is usually carried by a top handle, a loop or a strap. The lid decides how it is used: straw and dual-sip lids for drinking on the move, spout lids for sport, screw caps for bags and gifts. BG Drinkware, a drinkware manufacturer in Yongkang, China, makes a rounded stainless steel bottle series that includes a 24 oz size, plus 700, 720 and 750 ml bottles; most steel models use a 304 inner wall and a 201 outer wall. BG Drinkware's usual MOQ is 500 pieces per model per colour. Different logos have separate MOQs. Lower quantities for some startup teams can be considered for the specific order. Write the capacity in millilitres on the order.

How much does a 24 oz water bottle hold?

A 24 oz water bottle holds 24 US fluid ounces, which is 710 ml or three US cups. One US fluid ounce is approximately 29.5735 ml. A 700 ml bottle holds about 23.7 oz and a 750 ml bottle about 25.4 oz, so the three sizes are within a few sips of each other.

24 oz and nearby bottle sizes
LabelUS fluid ouncesMillilitresUS cups
20 oz20591 ml2.5
700 ml23.7700 ml3
24 oz24710 ml3
750 ml25.4750 ml3.2
32 oz32946 ml4

The conversions use the NIST factor for the US fluid ounce. Confirm the selected model's capacity and measuring position before printing packaging. Ask whether the quoted volume is brim-full, to the thread or to another fill line, and check usable capacity with the chosen lid fitted.

Should you choose a 20 oz, 24 oz or 32 oz bottle?

Choose by how long the bottle has to last between refills. A 20 oz bottle suits a commute or a short meeting, 24 oz suits a gym session or a long morning, and 32 oz suits a full day or outdoor work. Many brands sell two neighbouring sizes so customers can pick.

20 oz (591 ml)

Lighter in a bag; a common size for coffee-style bottles and tumblers.

24 oz (710 ml)

The middle size: enough for sport, light enough for a top handle or a loop.

32 oz (946 ml)

Fewer refills; heavier when full, so a handle or strap matters more.

750 ml (25.4 oz)

The usual mid-size label in metric markets.

For the larger size, see 32 oz water bottles; for planning a range, water bottle sizes for a product line.

Which 24 oz water bottle styles can a brand order?

At this size most bottles are built for drinking on the move. A straw or dual-sip lid suits the gym and children, a spout lid with a top handle suits sport, a screw cap suits bags and gifts, and a tea-infuser lid suits tea or fruit water. Choose the lid first, then the body.

Three white bottles compared by lid: a pop-up straw lid, a spout lid with a pivoting carry handle and a handled cup lid
A straw lid, a spout lid and a cup lid.

Examples from BG Drinkware's range at or near 24 oz:

For lids in detail, see water bottle lid types and stainless steel bottles with straws.

Does a 24 oz bottle need a handle or a strap?

For a nearby metric-size example, the 700 ml misting sports bottle lists a 7.3 cm base, 23 cm height with cap and 400 g weight with cap. It is a 700 ml model, not an exact 24 US fl oz conversion. Use the chosen model's dimensions for fit and packing decisions.

A 24 oz label describes volume, not one standard height or diameter. Ask for overall height with the selected lid, body and base diameter, and clearance around the handle. Test the physical sample in the bag pocket or cup holder it must fit. A capacity conversion cannot establish that fit.

Usually it helps. A full 24 oz bottle carries about 710 g of water on top of the bottle itself, so a top handle, a loop or a strap makes it easier to carry. Sports and children’s bottles at this size almost always have one, and some lids fold the handle into the cap.

The handle type changes the order: a rigid top handle is part of the lid, a loop is a separate part, and a strap is an accessory with its own colour and packing. Name each one on the order, and check on the sample that the handle sits straight and the lid closes fully. For holders and straps, see water bottle holders.

What should a 24 oz bottle quote request include?

Send the capacity in millilitres, the quantity, the model, the colour, the logo method, the packaging, the payment terms and the trade terms. For a sports bottle, also name the lid and any strap or handle colour, because those are separate parts with their own colours and costs.

  1. CapacityWrite 710 ml for a true 24 oz bottle, or 700 or 750 ml if that is the size.
  2. Model, lid and handleName the product page, the lid and any strap or loop.
  3. Quantity and coloursBG Drinkware's usual MOQ is 500 pieces per model per colour. Different logos have separate MOQs. Lower quantities for some startup teams can be considered for the specific order.
  4. Logo and packagingMethod, position and the box or bag.
  5. TermsPayment terms and trade terms. BG Drinkware usually quotes EXW, shipping from Ningbo.

An existing-model sample normally takes up to 7 days. Bulk production normally takes 7–12 days from the deposit, subject to the agreed order schedule. Late approvals or artwork changes can affect the schedule. See sports water bottles and water bottles.

24 oz water bottle FAQ

Short answers to the questions buyers ask most about 24 oz, 700 ml and 750 ml water bottles: how much they hold, how they compare and what affects a bulk order. The figures use the NIST conversion factor and BG Drinkware’s own production practice.

How many ml is a 24 oz water bottle?

A 24 oz water bottle holds 710 ml, using approximately 29.5735 ml per US fluid ounce. That is three US cups. A 700 ml bottle holds about 23.7 oz and a 750 ml bottle about 25.4 oz, so check which figure a supplier means and write the exact millilitres on the order.

How many 24 oz bottles make a gallon?

About five and a third. A US gallon is 128 US fluid ounces, and 128 divided by 24 is 5.33. In millilitres a US gallon is about 3,785 ml and a 24 oz bottle is 710 ml. Six full 24 oz bottles total 144 US fl oz, or 1.125 US gallons.

Is a 24 oz water bottle too big for a car cup holder?

It depends on the base diameter, not the capacity. Some 24 oz bottles are narrow and fit, others are wide and do not. Ask for the base diameter of the exact model and test it in the vehicles your customers use, or choose a tapered tumbler if cup-holder fit matters most.

What is the minimum order for custom 24 oz bottles?

BG Drinkware's usual MOQ is 500 pieces per model per colour. Different logos have separate MOQs. Lower quantities for some startup teams can be considered for the specific order. Check the selected model for any higher product-specific minimum. Blank bottles do not carry a universal 300-piece MOQ.

Sources

This guide is based on BG Drinkware’s product range and production practice. Related guides: flip-top water bottles, leak-proof water bottles and tea infuser bottles.

Written by

Head of After-Sales Service & Online Marketing Lead at BG Drinkware. Feng leads the after-sales service team and BG Drinkware's online marketing.

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