40 oz Tumbler Buyer Guide: Lids, Handles, Weight and Cartons
The 40 oz tumbler with a handle and straw is one of the most popular drinkware shapes, and most models look alike in photos. The differences that matter for a bulk order are in the lid, the base, the weight and how many fit in a carton. Here is how to compare them.
By Feng, Head of After-Sales Service & Online Marketing Lead
A 40 oz tumbler is a large insulated cup holding about 1.2 litres; 40 US fluid ounces is about 1,183 ml, and many manufacturers list these models as 1,200 ml. Most have a side handle, a straw or flip-spout lid and a tapered base that fits a car cup holder. BG Drinkware, a drinkware manufacturer in Yongkang, China, makes several 40 oz tumblers with a 304 stainless steel inner wall and a 201 outer wall, including dual-drink lids, one-touch locking lids, flip-up spouts and a hidden pop-up straw. The listed weights run from about 470 g to 550 g, and the three packing examples in the table list 25 per carton. Most models start at 500 pieces, and some at 1,000. Compare the lid, the base diameter, the weight and the carton size, because those decide how the tumbler is used and what it costs to ship.
How big is a 40 oz tumbler?
About 1.2 litres. Forty US fluid ounces is about 1,183 ml, and manufacturers usually list the capacity as 1,200 ml; check how it was measured. With the lid on, BG Drinkware's 40 oz models stand about 26 to 29 cm tall, so check the height against the packaging and any display shelf.
The capacity a buyer sees on the label should match how it was measured. For conversions, see 40 oz in litres; for the right straw length, see what size straw for a 40 oz tumbler.
Which lid should a 40 oz tumbler have?
The lid is the main difference between 40 oz models. A straw lid suits sipping at a desk or in a car, a flip-up spout suits drinking on the move, and a dual-drink lid offers both. Locking or hidden-straw lids help where the tumbler will be carried in a bag.
| Model | Lid | Listed details | MOQ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dual-drink lid tumbler | Straw and direct sip | 522.1 g; 25 pcs per carton, 77 × 57 × 30 cm, 16.85 kg | 500 pcs |
| One-touch lock tumbler | Straw, one-touch unlock | 473.3 g; 6.5 cm base; 25 pcs per carton, 78.5 × 53 × 28.5 cm, 15.1 kg | 1,000 pcs per colour |
| Large handle tumbler | Straw with dust cap | 507 g; 9.6 cm mouth, 75 mm base; 25 pcs per carton | 500 pcs |
| Hidden straw tumbler | Pop-up straw, rotating tab | 550 g | 1,000 pcs |
| Flip-spout tumbler | Flip-up spout, internal straw | 1,200 ml | 500 pcs |
| Locking dual-sip tumbler | Dual-sip, safety latch, one-touch pop-up | 1,200 ml | 500 pcs per colour |
Other 40 oz models include a steel straw version with a tethered cap and a colour-block dual-drink version. For the lid parts to specify, see tumbler lid, seal and straw checks.
Will a 40 oz tumbler fit a car cup holder?
Most are made to, with a lower body that tapers to a narrow base. BG Drinkware's models list bases of 6.5 cm, 7.5 cm and 9 cm, so the fit varies by model and by car. If cup-holder fit is a selling point, measure the base on the sample and word the claim as "fits most" rather than "fits all".
The handle also affects fit: a large handle sits above the holder but can catch on the console. For handle shapes and how they are fixed, see choosing stainless steel tumbler handles.
How are 40 oz tumblers packed and shipped?
The three packing examples in the table list 25 pieces per carton; packaging is set per order. The two cartons with listed dimensions and weights weigh about 15 to 17 kg and, at 77 to 78.5 cm long, are within the standard US FBA carton size and weight limits of 36 × 25 × 25 inches and 50 lb in effect since 20 June 2025. Their length alone does not require a different carton; check the other FBA requirements before shipping.
A 40 oz tumbler is bulky, so freight is a larger share of its cost than for a small cup. Work out the volume before you fix a price; see drinkware export packaging and Amazon FBA drinkware prep.
How do you order custom 40 oz tumblers?
Choose the model and lid, then send the colours, logo method, packaging, quantity and terms. Most of BG Drinkware's 40 oz models start at 500 pieces, per colour on some, and some at 1,000. A sample of an existing model takes up to 7 days, and bulk takes 7–12 days after approval.
Logos can be laser engraved, screen printed or UV printed on coated bodies, and every vacuum tumbler is temperature-tested unit by unit before shipping. For decoration, see laser engravable tumblers and tumbler logo placement; for the full range, see wholesale tumblers.
To compare 40 oz with smaller capacities, see the tumbler size chart in oz and ml.
40 oz tumbler FAQ
Short answers to the questions buyers ask most about 40 oz tumblers: how many millilitres they hold, which lid to choose, whether they fit cup holders and how many to order. Each answer uses the details listed on BG Drinkware's own 40 oz product pages.
How many ml is a 40 oz tumbler?
Forty US fluid ounces is about 1,183 ml, and most 40 oz tumblers are listed as 1,200 ml. The usable volume with the lid and straw in place is a little less. Check how the capacity was measured before you print it on packaging.
Are 40 oz tumblers leakproof?
It depends on the lid. Straw lids are not usually leakproof when tipped, while locking lids are designed to seal when correctly assembled and fully closed; check any other lid on the sample. Test the lid you choose on the sample in the way the tumbler will be carried.
How much does a 40 oz tumbler weigh?
BG Drinkware's 40 oz models list weights from about 470 g to 550 g, depending on the lid and handle. Weight matters for shipping cost and for how the tumbler feels when full, so compare it alongside the lid and base when choosing a model.
What is the minimum order for custom 40 oz tumblers?
Most of BG Drinkware's 40 oz models start at 500 pieces, per colour on some, and the hidden-straw and one-touch lock models at 1,000. A sample of an existing model takes up to 7 days, and bulk production takes 7–12 days after the sample is approved.
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