Latte Art Milk Calculator
Calculate the exact milk volume, foam depth, and steam time for your latte. Works for all cup sizes and shot counts.
Inputs
Results
Steamed Milk
9.3 oz
≈ 2 sticks of butter
How to Use This Calculator
- Select your cup size (8, 12, 16, or 20 oz).
- Enter the number of espresso shots and your preferred foam depth in inches.
- The calculator shows steamed milk volume, foam volume, raw milk to steam, and estimated steam time.
- Pour cold milk into a pitcher, steam to the recommended volume, then incorporate espresso shots.
How the result changes with Espresso Shots
| Espresso Shots | Steamed Milk |
|---|---|
| 1.5 | 9.8 oz |
| 2.75 | 8.5 oz |
| 4.25 | 7 oz |
| 5.5 | 5.8 oz |
What each input means
- Cup Size
- The total size of the cup you are making the latte in.
- Espresso Shots
- Number of espresso shots (~1 oz per shot).
- Foam Depth (inches)
- Desired foam depth. 0.25–0.5 for latte art, 1+ for cappuccino-style.
How this is calculated
Worked example, using the default values
- Identify Input ParametersCup Size = 2, Espresso Shots = 2, Foam Depth (inches) = 0.5 = 3 input(s) provided
- Calculate Steamed Milk9.3 = 9.3
- Calculate Foam Volume0.8 = 0.8
- Calculate Raw Milk to Steam13 = 13
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