How much caffeine is in Celsius?
A 12 oz Celsius has about 200 mg of caffeine. See Essentials and other sizes, and how Celsius compares to coffee and Red Bull.
A standard 12 oz can of Celsius has about 200 mg of caffeine, about two cups of coffee. Celsius Essentials and the 16 oz cans go higher.
| Celsius | Size | Caffeine |
|---|---|---|
| Original | 12 oz | 200 mg |
| Celsius Essentials | 16 oz | 270 mg |
| Celsius On-the-Go powder | 1 stick | 200 mg |
Celsius markets itself as a fitness drink, but 200 mg in one can is half the ~400 mg daily ceiling most adults are advised to stay under. Add it to your daily total in the Caffeine Calculator.
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Written by Mike Zagare · Published
Mike Zagare is the founder of Knuckle. He tapered off a 500 to 600mg-a-day habit and built Knuckle from that protocol.
Common questions
Is Celsius stronger than Red Bull?
Yes. A 12 oz Celsius (~200 mg) has more than twice an 8.4 oz Red Bull (80 mg).
How much caffeine is in Celsius Essentials?
About 270 mg per 16 oz can.
Is one Celsius a day too much?
One can fits within limits for most healthy adults, but it's a large dose, so avoid it in the afternoon if sleep matters.
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