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Cocktail Measurements
A shot is 44 ml or 1.5 oz.
Choose a bar measure and a count to convert it to ml and oz.
How cocktail measurements work
Each bar measure is a fixed volume. Multiply the count by the ml or oz.
These are standard US bar measures. Some bars use other sizes.
Cocktail measurements table
| Measure | Milliliters | Ounces |
|---|---|---|
| Shot | 44 ml | 1.5 oz |
| Jigger | 44 ml | 1.5 oz |
| Pony | 30 ml | 1 oz |
| Barspoon | 5 ml | 0.17 oz |
| Dash | 1 ml | 0.03 oz |
| Splash | 4 ml | 0.14 oz |
Shot to ml
A shot is 44 ml. That is 1.5 oz.
Two shots is 88 ml or 3 oz.
Example
A cocktail calls for 2 shots of rum and 2 dashes of bitters.
2 shots is 88 ml or 3 oz. 2 dashes is 2 ml.
Questions about this page
How many ml is a shot?
A shot is 44 ml or 1.5 oz.
How many ml is a jigger?
A jigger is 44 ml or 1.5 oz.
How many ml is a pony?
A pony is 30 ml or 1 oz.
How many ml are in a barspoon, a dash and a splash?
A barspoon is 5 ml. A dash is 1 ml. A splash is 4 ml.