How Many Servings Are in a 1/6 Barrel Keg?
A 1/6 barrel keg holds about 5 gallons and typically yields 40-45 servings. Here's the exact breakdown by pour size.
A 1/6 barrel keg holds about 5 gallons (640 oz) and typically yields 40-45 servings, depending on your pour size.
This is the most common keg size for non-alcoholic beverages on tap, and it's the standard format for all PourZero business kegs.
Servings by Pour Size
Here's exactly how many servings you get from a 1/6 barrel keg at each common pour size:
| Pour Size | Servings per Keg | Best For |
|---|---|---|
| 8 oz | 80 servings | Tasting pours, samples, flights |
| 10 oz | 64 servings | Small glasses, espresso-style serves |
| 12 oz | 53 servings | Standard can-size pours |
| 14 oz | 45 servings | Typical bar/cafe pour |
| 16 oz (pint) | 40 servings | Full pint glass |
Pro tip: Most bars and cafes serve 12-14 oz pours for NA beverages. This hits the sweet spot between value perception and keg yield.
How This Affects Pricing & Menu Planning
If you're pricing NA draft drinks at $5-7 per pour (12-14 oz):
- Revenue per keg: $265-$315 at 53 pours × $5, or up to $371 at 53 × $7
- Cost per keg: Varies by product, but typically $80-$140
- Gross margin: 55-75% depending on product and pricing
That's better margin than most craft beer taps and significantly better than canned NA beverages.
How Many Kegs Do You Need?
Here's a quick reference by venue type:
| Venue | Weekly Drinks | Kegs per Month |
|---|---|---|
| Small cafe | 20-40 | 1-2 |
| Office (25 people) | 40-75 | 2-3 |
| Office (50 people) | 80-150 | 3-5 |
| Bar (moderate NA demand) | 50-100 | 2-4 |
| Bar (strong NA program) | 100-200 | 4-6 |
Keg Size Comparison
For reference, here's how the 1/6 barrel compares to other keg sizes:
- 1/6 barrel (sixtel): 5.16 gal / 640 oz / ~40-53 pours
- 1/4 barrel (pony): 7.75 gal / 992 oz / ~62-80 pours
- 1/2 barrel (full): 15.5 gal / 1,984 oz / ~124-165 pours
PourZero ships 1/6 barrel kegs because they're the most practical size for NA beverages: easy to store, quick to rotate, and minimal waste risk.
If you want help picking kegs and quantities for your venue, Get Keg Pricing & Availability and we'll run the numbers with you.
