How Many Beers Are In A Keg?

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There are quite a few different sizes of kegs on the market. Below are a list of the keg dimensions, along with how many ounces fit into each keg, and how many 12oz. beers that equates to. Also keep in mind that there are different type of kegs closed style / sanke kegs and cornelieus/corny kegs that are commonly used by homebrewers.

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Corny Keg and Sanke Keg Size Reference Chart

Cornelius Keg Sixth Barrel Keg Quarter Barrel Keg Slim Quarter Keg Half Barrel Keg
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Gallons 5 5.16 7.75 7.75 15.5
Ounces 640 672 992 992 1,984
Liters 18.93 19.55 29.34 29.34 58.67
Height 23” 23" 13" 23" 23"
Width 9” 9¼” 16" 11" 16"
Bottles / Cans (12oz) 53 56 82 82 165
Pints (16 oz) 40 41 62 62 124
AKA Corny Keg Sixth Barrel, Sixtels Pony Keg, Stubby Quarter Tall Quarter, Slim Quarter Full Size Keg, 1/2 BBL Keg

How heavy is a keg of beer in pounds (lbs)?

Another common question we get asked is "how heavy is a keg of beer in lbs". The list below will give you a rough reference of the weight of each keg size when full.

  • Cornelius Keg (Full): 50 lbs / 22.5 kg
  • Sixth Barrel Keg (Full): 55 lbs / 25 kg
  • Quarter Barrel Keg (Full): 80 lbs / 36 kg
  • Slim Quarter Keg (Full): 80 lbs / 36 kg
  • Half Barrel Keg (Full): 160 lbs / 72.5 kg

How much does a keg of beer cost?

At Keg Outlet, we sell equipment and not full kegs, but generally speaking, full kegs of beer will range in price based on the type and brand of beer that you're purchasing. If you're looking for a full size keg (how much does a 16 gallon keg of beer cost), you can expect to pay anywhere from $150-250 for a half bbl keg.

Commercial Keg Sizes

Keg Size Gallons / Ounces Liters Weight (lbs / kg) 12oz / 16oz pours
Half Barrel Keg (1/2 BBL) 15.5 gal / 1,984 oz 58 liters 159 lbs / 72 kg 165 - 12oz / 124 pints
Quarter Barrel Keg (1/4 BBL) 7.75 gal / 992 oz 29.3 liters 87 lbs / 39.5 kg 82 - 12oz / 62 pints
Sixth Barrel Keg (1/6 BBL) 5.16 gal / 672 oz 19.8 liters 58 lbs / 26.3 kg 55 - 12oz / 41 pints

Homebrew/Corny Keg Sizes

Keg Style Dimensions Gallons / Ounces Liters Weight (lbs / kg) 12oz / 16oz pours
Ball Lock Corny Keg 8.5" x 25" 5 gal / 640 oz 18.9 liters 55 lbs / 25 kg 53 - 12oz / 40 pints
Pin Lock Corny Keg 9" x 23" 5 gal / 640 oz 18.9 liters 55 lbs / 25 kg 53 - 12oz / 40 pints

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