Coffee & Tea latte
Espresso Drink Builder
How much milk in a 12 oz latte? About 295 mL with a double shot.
Make café drinks at home: pick the drink, the cup and the shots to see how much milk to steam and how much foam, with vanilla syrup if you like.
How to use it
- Choose the drink and the shots.
- Enter your cup size.
- Steam the milk shown and pour.
How it works
A single shot is about 30 mL and a double 60 mL.
Latte: steamed milk fills the cup; cappuccino: about a third each espresso, milk and foam; cortado: equal espresso and milk.
Cafés vary; these proportions are our starting point.
Assumptions and limits
- Cup sizes in fluid ounces.
- Whole milk steamed to 140–155°F.
- Fresh espresso.
Sources reviewed October 23, 2026.
Tips
- Start with cold milk in a cold pitcher.
- Swirl the milk to keep the foam silky.
- Stir syrup into the espresso before the milk.
Recipes to try it with
Questions
How much milk in a 12 oz latte?
About 295 mL with a double shot.
What's the difference between a latte and a cappuccino?
A cappuccino has more foam: about a third each espresso, milk and foam.
What is a cortado?
Espresso with an equal amount of steamed milk.