A thermos (thermoflask, vacuum flask, Hydro Flask) can come in varying sizes. Recently, thermoses have become a popular corporate gift choice for companies looking to connect with their customers. The quantity of a thermos can range on average anywhere from 200ml to 1000ml. Therefore, before ordering a thermos or water bottle as a corporate gift it is important to consider all the available sizes because when a business decides to order a large quantity of thermos corporate gifts it's important to select the appropriate thermos size for your customers' needs which will a play a significant role in advertising your company brand when designing a thermos bottle as a corporate gift. Below is a summary of the most common thermos sizes and their function that your business should examine before ordering a thermos as a corporate gift.
Volume
Customised thermoses can all have different purposes depending on their capacity. Smaller thermos flasks are generally more favoured for light activities while larger thermoses are more suited for long trips or demanding activities. Below is a summary of the recommended activities based on the thermoses different sizes.
Thermos 200-300ml
One of the smaller thermos flask size range, that is most suited for toddlers and infants. It comes with a straw making it easier to drink and it is often popular with very young kids as it has colourful designs or cartoon images.
Thermos 300-400ml
This small sized thermos is suitable for older kids and also contains colorful design or images. This thermos may also come with a straw.
Thermos 400-500ml
This thermos is best for students or workers, its lightweight design and capacity is suited for carrying to school or to work. The design looks more plain and simple in contrast to the kids thermoses.
Thermos >500ml
Thermoses above 500ml can be anywhere from 500ml, 750ml, 1L or 2L in size. This thermos is suited for sports and demanding outdoor activities like hiking and camping. The larger sizes also make it a great option for carrying hot food like soup when camping.
Product Size
The product size of a thermos is correspondent to its volume. Below is an image of the measurements for both the width and heights changes of a thermos with different volumes.
Imperial vs Metric system
When choosing a thermos flask you may notice the weight may be in ounces (oz) rather than millilitres (ml). The reason for that is because the United States is one of the few countries that uses the imperial system which has a different forms of measurement. Therefore, when choosing your customised thermos please take note of the capaicity units since ounces dont correlate with millilitres. In addition, it's also important to note that in some rare cases the British imperial fluid ounces is also used as a form of measurement however, the British fluid ounce is different to the US customoary fluid ounce. Below is a table showing the conversaion between millilitres, British imperial fluid ounces and US imperial ounces for the most popular thermal flask sizes.
Table: Converting millilitres to US and British Imperial Ounces.
Millilitres (ml)
US Imperial Ounces (Oz)
British Imperial Ounces (Oz)
300
10.14
10.56
500
16.91
17.6
750
25.36
26.4
1000
33.81
35.2
Portability
For transporting your thermos it is also important to note the size and weight. Generally smaller thermoses are more suited for school, college or office environments. In contrast larger thermoses are best suited for outdoor activities and sports which are more suited to be carried in a bagpack as opposed to carrying by hand. Some thermoses are also equipped with a handle which makes it more convenient when pouring out hot and cold drinks. Other thermoses are also equipped with a handle that is placed on top of the thermos cap making it easier to carry around.
Corporate Gift
A customised thermos or Hydro Flask can have commemorative signifiance. It not only serves the purpose of being a thermal water bottle but it symbolizes the company's unique culture through the visualisation of patterns, colors and craftmanship. It shapes the company' brand, reflects the company's character and at the same time expresses gratitude to the recipient of the gift. Furthermore, staying hydrated is a daily neccessity, the thermos has significant influence on our every day life. A thermos is suitable as the company's first choice for corporate gifts for employees, customers, clients, stakeholders and perspective partners.
FAQ
No they are different. 1 oz is the same as 29.6 ml
A thermos that's at least 750ml (24oz) in size. Generally, 1L (32oz) or 2L (64oz) is more preferred as it's larger capacity is good for storing water for long periods of time
In general, a thermos that's around 500ml (16oz) in size is more suited for students and professionals due to its light weight and capacity.
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