Here’s What the Measurement Lines on a Solo Cup Are Actually For

Take a moment to examine the red plastic Solo cups in your cabinet—you’ll notice several horizontal lines on each 16-ounce cup. While many assume these lines are meant for measuring drinks, their actual purpose might surprise you!

What Most People Think Solo Cup Lines Are For
Many believe the Solo cup measurements were designed for alcohol servings:

Bottom line (1 ounce): Liquor shots
Middle line (5 ounces): Wine
Top line (12 ounces): Beer
Since these measurements align with standard drink servings, it’s easy to assume that the cup was made with cocktail pouring in mind. However, Solo has officially debunked this idea!

The True Meaning of Solo Cup Measurements

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