You’re wrapping a gift bar and your printed design keeps folding wrong. Or you bought “snack size” thinking it was one thing and got something completely different. Or you’re standing in the candy aisle genuinely unsure whether King Size and Giant are the same bar with different names.
They’re not. And once you see the real numbers, everything clicks.
The Size Lineup, Plain and Simple
Hershey makes more sizes than most people realize — not just “small, medium, large.” Each one has a specific weight, physical size, and a real reason to exist.
| Size | Ounces | Grams | Length | Width | Thickness |
| Miniature | 0.28 oz | 8g | ~1.5 in | ~0.75 in | 0.25 in |
| Snack Size | 0.45 oz | 13g | ~2.5 in | ~1.25 in | 0.25 in |
| Standard | 1.55 oz | 43g | 5.375 in | 2.25 in | 0.25 in |
| King Size | 2.6 oz | 73g | ~6 in | ~2.5 in | 0.25 in |
| XL | 4.4 oz | 124g | 7 in | 3.3 in | 0.3 in |
| Giant | 7.56 oz | 214g | ~6.7 in | 3.75 in | 0.25 in |
| 5 lb Novelty | 80 oz | 2268g | 18 in | 9 in | 1 in |
Bars with almonds or mix-ins sit slightly thicker than plain milk chocolate versions.
The Standard Bar Has a Logic to It
The 1.55 oz bar — 5.375 inches long, 2.25 inches wide, a quarter inch thick — breaks into 12 scored rectangles. Each piece is about 1.34 by 0.75 inches. One row of four pieces lands perfectly on a graham cracker. That’s not coincidence. The bar was shaped with s’mores in mind, and it’s stayed that way since 1900.
For crafters making custom wrappers: the unfolded wrapper is roughly 5.75 by 2.5 inches. Your printable design should stay within the 5.375 by 2.25 inch face area. Those extra fractions are folding room. Measure your actual bar before printing — almond versions run slightly puffier and can throw off a tight wrapper.
Snack Size vs. Miniature — A Mix-Up Worth Avoiding
These two get swapped constantly, and buying the wrong one is genuinely annoying.
Miniatures are the tiny ones in holiday mix bags — Krackel, Mr. Goodbar, plain milk chocolate all jumbled together. Each one is about 1.5 inches long and 8 grams. One real bite. They’re designed for candy bowls where people want a taste, not a treat.
Snack size bars are 2.5 inches long and 13 grams. They have the full bar shape with scored lines, just scaled down. These are lunchbox bars — substantial enough to feel like something, small enough that it’s not a sugar event for a second grader.
Calorie gap matters here too: miniatures run about 42 calories each, snack size closer to 130. If you’re buying a bag to hand out, that difference tells you a lot about portion intent.
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King Size, XL, Giant — Three Different Things
King Size (2.6 oz) is a gas station bar. It’s one continuous piece, labeled as two servings, eaten by one person. At 370 calories, it’s about 70% more than the standard bar. No strong center break point.
XL (4.4 oz) is 7 inches long and 3.3 inches wide — genuinely built for two people. At 630 calories for the whole thing, splitting it isn’t just polite, it makes sense.
Giant (7.56 oz) is what bakers reach for. One bar chopped up gives you enough chocolate for a full brownie batch — roughly 24 squares. It’s also the size people buy as a novelty gift when a regular bar feels too small and a 5 lb bar feels too absurd.
The 5 lb bar is 18 inches long, 9 inches wide, and a full inch thick. It’s real chocolate, not decoration. It exists for parties, proposals involving chocolate, and people who want a photograph.
What the Numbers Look Like on a Nutrition Label
| Size | Calories | Sugar | Fat | Protein |
| Miniature | 42 | 4.7g | 2.5g | 0.5g |
| Snack Size | 130 | 15g | 8g | 2g |
| Standard | 220 | 24g | 13g | 3g |
| King Size | 370 | 40g | 21g | 5g |
| XL | 630 | 69g | 36g | 9g |
Plain milk chocolate is gluten-free. Mixed bags with Krackel include rice crisps — check the label if that matters to you.
A Few Things People Believe That Aren’t Quite Right
“The standard bar got smaller.” It actually grew slightly from 1960s versions. The perception of shrinkage usually comes from price increases rather than actual weight changes. At 0.25 inches thick, it’s on the thinner side compared to European bars — that visual difference is where the confusion starts.
“King Size is for sharing.” It’s marketed as two servings but doesn’t split cleanly down the middle. If sharing is the actual goal, the XL bar is the better pick — wider, longer, and easier to break between two people.
“Bigger always means better price per ounce.” Usually true, but only if the chocolate gets used. A giant bar going stale in a cabinet isn’t a bargain.
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How It Compares to Other Brands
Hershey’s standard sits at 43g and 0.25 inches thick. Cadbury Dairy Milk comes in at 45g with noticeably chunkier squares and a creamier, less tangy taste. Nestlé Crunch runs slightly longer at about 5.5 inches but matches Hershey’s on thickness. Milka bars are wider and softer, which makes them feel more substantial even at similar weights.
The flavor difference is real. Hershey’s has a slight acidity that comes from the milk processing — American chocolate, essentially. People who grew up with it recognize it immediately. People who didn’t sometimes find it sharp.
Quick Answers to Specific Questions
What are the exact inches for a standard Hershey bar?
5.375 long, 2.25 wide, 0.25 thick. Twelve breakable pieces.
What size is best for baking?
Giant at 7.56 oz. One bar, chopped, handles most standard recipes without opening multiple wrappers.
How big is the novelty 5 lb bar physically?
18 × 9 × 1 inch. Heavy enough that shipping one costs more than you’d expect.
Are any Hershey bars gluten-free?
Plain milk chocolate, yes. Anything with crisped rice or cookie pieces — read the label.
What wrapper size do I need for a custom design on a standard bar?
Print area: 5.375 × 2.25 inches. Unfolded wrapper with seam allowance: roughly 5.75 × 2.5 inches.
The Part That Actually Matters
Most questions about Hershey bar sizes come down to three situations: you need the physical inches for a wrapper or box, you need the weight in grams or ounces for a recipe, or you’re choosing between sizes at a store and want to know what you’re actually getting.
For wrappers — use the standard’s 5.375 × 2.25 face dimensions and add folding room. For baking — grab the Giant and weigh it if precision matters. For buying — Miniature for candy bowls, Snack Size for kids, Standard for yourself, XL when you’re actually sharing.
Everything else is just picking the right occasion.
I am the editor and author of StoriesRadius.com, a blog about measurements and dimensions. I enjoy turning numbers and sizes into simple stories that anyone can understand. From everyday objects to curious facts, I share clear guides based on real research and experience. My goal is to make learning about length, height, and size fun, useful, and easy for all readers.
