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Every urn on this page is sold by the same number. One hundred cups. It is in nine of the ten titles, and the tenth says 110. If you are catering a meeting for a hundred people, that looks like the end of the question. It is not, because none of these listings means the cup you drink from.
Three listings say what a cup is, and they agree. Zulay says its urn makes “up to 100 5oz cups”. OSTBA says “up to 100 cups (5 oz each)”. NUPANT says “15L (100x150ml cups)”, and 150 millilitres is about 5.07 US fluid ounces, by our arithmetic. A fourth, VEVOR, gives “15 L / 507 oz” for 100 cups, which works out at 5.07 ounces a cup on our sums. The urn cup is a small serving, roughly the size of a teacup, and well under half of a large mug.
Seven listings give a volume, and the volumes do not match. They run from 14 litres on the two Garvee urns to 16 litres on the two SYBO urns, with VEVOR, OSTBA and NUPANT at 15. Divide each stated volume by its stated cup count, which is our arithmetic, and a “cup” runs from about 4.3 ounces to about 5.4 ounces. The biggest 100-cup urn here holds about two litres more than the smallest, roughly 14% more coffee for the same number on the box.
Two of the listings conflict with themselves. The white Garvee is called a “110 Cup” urn of “4.2 Gal” in its title and “100 Cups/14L” in its size field. 4.2 US gallons is about 15.9 litres, by our arithmetic, and 14 litres is about 3.7 gallons. The black Garvee says “14 L” and “3.8 gal” in one title, and 14 litres converts to about 3.7. Two listings, Homecraft and Elite Gourmet, give no volume and no cup size at all.
Convert the number into mugs and the picture changes. A 15 litre urn holds about 507 US fluid ounces. That is about 101 urn cups of 5 ounces, about 42 twelve-ounce cups, or about 32 sixteen-ounce mugs, all our arithmetic. A crowd of a hundred who each want one large coffee needs about three of these urns, not one.
The other specs are just as patchy. Two of ten give a wattage, both 1500W. Seven give a brew time, from 40 to 65 minutes, and two more give only a rate of one cup a minute. Six name percolation. Five state a double wall. Three promise a drip-free faucet. Two have an outside water gauge. One, the black Garvee, never mentions a keep-warm function at all.
So this guide sorts the ten by what each listing lets you work out about the coffee it actually holds: stated litres or gallons against stated cups, then brew method and time, keep-warm, wattage, steel, insulation, the level gauge and the faucet. Star ratings and review counts were not captured for this roundup; popularity below is Amazon’s Best Sellers Rank only. If you only need coffee for a household rather than a hall, our 12 cup coffee maker roundup and commercial drip coffee maker roundup cover the smaller and the plumbed-in end of the job.
All ten were captured on 5 October 2026. Their overall Best Sellers Ranks run from #13,770 to #60,182, and the best-ranked urn, the Zulay, is one of the three that tells you its cup is 5 ounces.
Our Quick Picks
Best OverallOSTBA 100-Cup Commercial Coffee Urn, 15L
The most complete listing here: 15 L of 5 oz cups, 1500W, 40 to 50 minutes, 12 hours of keep-warm, a double wall and a level gauge.
Most PopularZulay 100 Cup Commercial Coffee Urn
The best rank on the page, #3 in Coffee Urns, with 5 oz cups defined, a 304 and 430 steel double wall and a lifetime guarantee.
Most Coffee per BatchSYBO SR-CP-100B Percolate Coffee Urn, 16 L
The largest stated volume, 16 L or 4.2 gallons, in 304 steel, ETL certified, with auto shut-off and a 2 year replacement warranty.
At a Glance
Ten 100-Cup Urns, Sorted by How Much Coffee Their Cups Add Up To
Read the first two columns together: a stated volume divided by the stated cup count tells you how big each urn’s “cup” is, and that figure is our arithmetic.
| # | Model | Stated Volume | Cup Size (Stated or Ours) | Brew Time Stated | Best Sellers Rank | Standout | Main Drawback | Check Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
OSTBA 100-Cup, 15L |
15 L (20 L total) | 5 oz stated | 40–50 min, 1500W | #30,570 overall | Most complete spec sheet; gauge, drip tray, twist-lock lid | No weight stated; faucet not called drip-free | View on Amazon |
| 2 |
Zulay 100 Cup Urn |
Not stated (about 14.8 L, ours) | 5 oz stated | 1 cup per minute | #13,770 overall | Best rank; 304 inside, 430 outside, double wall | No litres, no wattage, no total brew time | View on Amazon |
| 3 |
SYBO SR-CP-100B, 16 L |
16 L / 4.2 gal | About 5.4 oz (ours) | 60 min | #14,555 overall | Largest stated volume; ETL certified; auto shut-off | Single wall by omission; markings inside only | View on Amazon |
| 4 |
Garvee 110 Cup, White |
4.2 gal (title); 14L (size field) | About 4.3–4.9 oz (ours) | Under 60 min | #14,162 overall | All-304 steel, faucet included; vacuum double wall | Title and size field disagree by about 1.9 L | View on Amazon |
| 5 |
Homecraft 100-Cup Urn |
Not stated | Not stated | 1 cup per minute | #16,403 overall | Two-way dripless faucet; sold by Amazon.com | No volume, cup size, wattage or steel grade | View on Amazon |
| 6 |
Garvee 14 L, Black |
14 L / 3.8 gal | About 4.7 oz at 100 (ours) | 40–60 min | #17,316 overall | Double wall, 304 steel, shortest unit at 18.9 in | No keep-warm function named; 60 to 120 cups | View on Amazon |
| 7 |
SYBO Grey, 16 L |
16 L / 4.2 gal | About 5.4 oz (ours) | 40 min | #18,951 overall | Same 16 L as the SR-CP-100B, faster stated brew | Same bullets as its sibling except the time | View on Amazon |
| 8 |
VEVOR 100 Cup, 15 L |
15 L / 507 oz | About 5.07 oz (ours) | 65 min, 1500W | #20,017 overall | Keep-warm temperature stated; no-drip spout | Plastic mesh filter; steel grade not stated | View on Amazon |
| 9 |
NUPANT 100 Cup/15L |
15 L | 150 ml stated | 40–60 min; also 1 cup/min | #34,815 overall | External gauge with max lines; 88°C keep-warm stated | Wattage not stated; two brew-time claims | View on Amazon |
| 10 |
Elite Gourmet 100-Cup |
Not stated | Not stated | Not stated | #60,182 overall | Up to 24 hours hot; drip-free faucet; dual wall | No volume, no brew method, no brew time | View on Amazon |
Best Sellers Ranks and specifications are taken from each manufacturer’s Amazon listing as displayed on 5 October 2026 through a United States connection, and may change. Volumes are as stated by each listing; every conversion is our arithmetic. We use 3.785 litres to the US gallon and 29.57 millilitres to the US fluid ounce. A cup size marked “ours” is the stated volume divided by the stated cup count. Zulay gives no litres; its 14.8 L is 100 cups of 5 oz, multiplied out. The white Garvee’s title says 110 cups and 4.2 gallons, and its size field says 100 cups and 14 L, so its cup size is given as a range. The black Garvee gives 60 to 120 cups for the same 14 L; we show the 100-cup figure. OSTBA states a 15 L maximum water level and a 20 L total capacity. Wattage is stated only by OSTBA and VEVOR. Ranks are overall Best Sellers Ranks as returned on 5 October 2026; Homecraft and the SYBO SR-CP-100B were both returned as #5 in Coffee Urns, and VEVOR was also filed at #32 in Cold Brew Coffee Makers. Four urns were sold by Amazon.com at capture, three of them flagged as scarce stock. Star ratings and review counts were not captured for any product here.
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How We Chose These Ten
We researched current listings, compared manufacturer specifications and documentation, and read each listing’s capacity, brewing and serving claims line by line. We did not carry out hands-on testing, and nothing below is presented as measured performance data. Star ratings and review counts were not captured for this roundup. We used Amazon Best Sellers Rank, buy-box stock and listing specifications instead, and nothing on this page describes or implies how owners have scored these urns.
- Large electric urns only — every product is a countertop coffee urn or percolator sold at 100 cups or more. Plumbed-in brewers, airpot drip machines and stovetop percolators were not in the running.
- New units only — every buy box here was a new product at capture.
- Capacity recorded exactly as printed — cups, litres, gallons and ounces, from the title, the bullets and the size field separately. Where two of them disagree, we report both.
- Cups converted, and labelled — where a listing gives a volume and a cup count, we divided one by the other to find the size of its cup. Every litre, gallon, ounce and mug figure that a listing does not print is our arithmetic, at 3.785 litres to the US gallon and 29.57 millilitres to the US fluid ounce.
- Brewing and serving as stated — brew method (percolator named or not), brew time, keep-warm, wattage, stainless grade, double wall, level gauge or markings, and faucet type, logged only where the listing names them. Anything else is “Not stated”.
- Popularity from Best Sellers Rank only — ranks are quoted exactly as returned on 5 October 2026, overall and in Coffee Urns. Ranks move constantly; read the order, not the precise figures.
- Verified stock and seller — each product was the buy-box offer and in stock on amazon.com on 5 October 2026. Homecraft, VEVOR and Elite Gourmet were flagged as scarce stock at capture.

The Ten 100-Cup Coffee Makers in Detail
1. OSTBA 100-Cup Commercial Coffee Urn, 15L 304 Stainless Steel Percolator — Best Overall

The listing that answers the most questions: litres, cup size, watts, brew time, keep-warm hours, steel grades and a level gauge.
Key Specifications
| Stated capacity | 100 cups (5 oz each); 15L |
|---|---|
| Max fill vs total | Max water level 15L; total capacity 20L |
| Brew method | Percolator: pump tube and filter basket |
| Brew time | 40–50 minutes for 100 cups |
| Power | 1500W |
| Keep-warm | Automatic, up to 12 hours |
| Steel and wall | 304 interior, 430 exterior; 0.5mm double wall |
| Level window | Water level gauge, stated |
| Faucet | Not described; removable drip tray |
| Safety features | Overheat protection, reset lever, twist-lock lid, cool-touch handles |
| Seller | Amazon.com |
| Best Sellers Rank | #30,570 overall; #10 in Coffee Urns |
Why We Recommend It
This is the one listing here that lets you check its own cup. The first bullet says the urn “brews up to 100 cups (5 oz each)” and gives the volume in the same breath: “The 15L large-capacity design”. One hundred 5-ounce cups is 500 US fluid ounces, about 14.8 litres by our arithmetic, so the two figures agree to within a fraction of a litre. Most of its rivals give either a cup size or a volume. The OSTBA gives both, and they describe the same amount of coffee. In mugs, 15 litres is about 42 twelve-ounce cups or about 32 sixteen-ounce mugs, our arithmetic again.
It also tells you where to stop filling. The fifth bullet ends with a note most buyers will skim past: “(Note: Max water level: 15L; Total capacity: 20L)”. That is the most useful sentence on the page for safe use. The pot is physically bigger than its rated fill, because a percolator needs headroom: the basket, the pump tube and the boiling water all need space above the coffee. If you fill to 20 litres because the pot will take it, the brew has nowhere to go. Fill to the 15 litre line and no further. The bullet on cleaning confirms an “easy-to-read water level gauge for precise filling”, so you can see that line from outside.
It is one of only two listings with a wattage. “Powered by a 1500W heating system, this commercial coffee maker delivers rapid heating and brews a full 100 cups in just 40–50 minutes.” At 120 volts, 1500 watts draws about 12.5 amps, by our arithmetic. That is most of what a typical 15-amp household circuit is designed to carry, which is why an urn like this wants an outlet of its own rather than a power strip shared with a toaster and a kettle. Follow the manual on outlets and extension cords. Once brewing ends, it “automatically switches to Keep Warm mode to maintain optimal serving temperature for up to 12 hours”, the longest figure on the page bar the Elite Gourmet’s 24.
The build is stated in grades and millimetres. “Constructed with a food-grade 304 stainless steel interior and durable 430 stainless steel exterior, this coffee urn features a 0.5mm thick double-wall design.” 304 is the more corrosion-resistant grade, so putting it where the coffee sits is the right way round. Only the Zulay gives a comparable figure, 0.41mm per layer. The double wall should keep the outside cooler than a single skin, but the listing still pairs it with “cool-touch handles”, and you should treat the body as hot. A “secure twist-lock lid” and overheat protection round it out.
There is a maintenance note, and it is honest. The last bullet says that if the urn stops heating after extended use, “Press the reset lever located on the bottom of the unit” and clean residue from the bottom interior, because “excessive buildup may activate the overheat protection system.” That tells you how this urn fails safe, and what to do about it. The faucet itself is not described, beyond a “removable drip tray”, so do not count on a drip-free spout. No weight is stated, and at 23.07 inches it is the second-tallest urn here.
What to weigh. It ranks #30,570 overall and #10 in Coffee Urns, eighth of ten on the page, and is sold by Amazon.com. No warranty is stated. Against that, no other listing gives you volume, cup size, maximum fill, wattage, brew time, keep-warm hours, steel grades, wall thickness and a gauge together. For a buyer who has to plan coffee for a known headcount, those numbers are the product.
Pros
- 15L and 5 oz cups both stated, and they agree
- Max fill 15L vs 20L total stated
- 1500W and 40–50 minutes stated
- Keep-warm up to 12 hours
- 304 inside, 430 outside, 0.5mm double wall
- Level gauge, twist-lock lid, overheat reset
Cons
- No weight stated
- Faucet not described as drip-free
- No warranty stated
- 23.07 in tall, second-tallest here
- Rank #30,570, eighth of ten
- 1500W wants its own outlet
Best for: A planner who wants every capacity and power figure in writing before booking coffee for a crowd.
2. Zulay Commercial Coffee Maker, Coffee Urn 100 Cup, Double-Wall Stainless Steel — Most Popular

The best-selling urn on the page defines its cup as 5 ounces, and gives no litres to go with it.
Key Specifications
| Stated capacity | Up to 100 5oz cups |
|---|---|
| Volume | Not stated; about 14.8 L by our arithmetic |
| Brew method | Percolator, stated |
| Brew time | One cup per minute; no total stated |
| Power | Not stated |
| Keep-warm | “Heat and keep-warm” indicator light |
| Steel and wall | 0.41mm 430 outer, 0.41mm 304 inner; double wall |
| Level window | Not stated |
| Faucet | Two-way easy pour; drip-free not stated |
| Size and weight | 22.2 in tall; 9.92 pounds |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty |
| Best Sellers Rank | #13,770 overall; #3 in Coffee Urns |
Why We Recommend It
This is the urn shoppers are buying most, and it is one of three that tells you what a cup is. The third bullet says the urn “can brew one cup per minute up to 100 5oz cups.” That one phrase answers the question this page is about. A 5-ounce cup is a small serving, about the size of a teacup. One hundred of them is 500 US fluid ounces, about 14.8 litres or 3.9 gallons, by our arithmetic. Poured into 12-ounce cups it is about 42; into 16-ounce mugs, about 31. The listing does not give litres itself, so those figures are ours.
The build is the most precisely described on the page. “Constructed with double-wall insulator with a 0.41mm thick 430 stainless steel outer layer and a 0.41mm thick 304 stainless steel inner layer.” Like the OSTBA, it puts the more corrosion-resistant 304 grade where the coffee touches it and the cheaper 430 grade on the outside, and it gives a thickness for each layer. The listing says the double wall is “engineered in retaining the heat longer than single wall models”. The handles are described as “cool to touch”, and there is a “simple twist-lock lid that helps lessen accidental spillage”, which matters when you carry a full urn.
The brew time is a rate, not a total. One cup per minute is the only speed figure given. Taken at face value, 100 cups at one a minute would be 100 minutes, by our arithmetic, but the listing does not say whether the first cup is ready in a minute or the whole urn in a hundred, and percolator makers often quote this rate loosely. The Homecraft uses the same wording. If timing matters, the OSTBA, both SYBOs, both Garvees, the VEVOR and the NUPANT all give minutes for a full batch.
Several numbers are missing. There is no wattage, so you cannot work out the current draw, and no litre figure. There is no level window mentioned. The faucet is “a two-way easy pour faucet that allows a single cup or continuous pouring”, which is useful at a self-serve table, but it is not called drip-free. The heating element is “concealed”, which usually makes the inside easier to wipe out. A “heat and keep-warm” indicator light confirms that a keep-warm stage exists, though no hours or temperature are given.
What to weigh. It ranks #13,770 overall and #3 in Coffee Urns, the best on the page. The warranty field says “Lifetime Warranty”, and the bullets back it with a guarantee to “make it right”. At 9.92 pounds listed and 22.2 inches tall, it is a mid-weight urn. Full, it will weigh far more: 14.8 litres of coffee is about 33 pounds of liquid, by our arithmetic, so fill it where it will be served and do not carry it full.
Pros
- Best rank here, #3 in Coffee Urns
- 5 oz cup stated in writing
- 304 inner and 430 outer, 0.41mm each
- Double wall, cool-touch handles
- Twist-lock lid
- Lifetime warranty stated
Cons
- No litre or gallon figure
- No wattage stated
- Brew speed only as one cup per minute
- No level window mentioned
- Faucet not called drip-free
- No keep-warm hours or temperature
Best for: A buyer who wants the most popular double-wall urn and is happy to plan around 5-ounce cups.
3. SYBO SR-CP-100B Commercial Grade Stainless Steel Percolate Coffee Maker, 100-Cup 16 L — Most Coffee per Batch

The largest stated volume on the page, 16 litres, so its 100 cups are the biggest cups here.
Key Specifications
| Stated capacity | 100 cups; 16 Liter / 4.2 Gallon |
|---|---|
| Cup size | About 5.4 oz by our arithmetic |
| Brew method | Percolate, stated |
| Brew time | 60 minutes |
| Power | Not stated; use under 110–120 voltage |
| Keep-warm | Automatic, with indicator light |
| Steel and wall | 304 S/S body and filter basket; double wall not stated |
| Level window | Coffee level markings inside the urn |
| Faucet | Spigot dispenser; drip-free not stated |
| Safety | ETL Intertek certified; automatic shut-off |
| Warranty | 2 year new replacement |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,555 overall; #5 in Coffee Urns |
Why We Recommend It
Of the urns that give a volume, this one gives the most. The first bullet says it will “Brew 100 cups (16 Liter / 4.2 Gallon) in 60 minutes.” 16 litres is about 4.23 gallons, by our arithmetic, so the two units agree. Divide 16 litres by 100 cups and each cup is about 160 millilitres, or about 5.4 US fluid ounces, our arithmetic again. That is the largest cup on the page by about a third of an ounce. Across a full batch it adds up: 16 litres is about 34 sixteen-ounce mugs or about 45 twelve-ounce cups, against about 30 and 39 from the 14 litre Garvee.
It names its brewing method and its certification. The title calls it a “Percolate Coffee Maker Hot Water Urn”, so it does both jobs: percolate coffee with the basket in, or heat water for tea with it out. The fourth bullet says “All parts are ETL Intertek certified”, the only safety certification named on the page. It also says “Use under 110-120 voltage”, which is standard North American mains. ETL is a listing mark from an independent lab, which matters to many venues and caterers whose insurers ask for one.
Steel and filter are stated; insulation is not. “Food grade 304 S/S body resists dents and maintains lustre over time.” The filter basket is 304 too, and “no paper filter needed”. The listing does not say double wall anywhere, so assume a single wall: the outside will run hotter than on the Zulay, OSTBA, Garvee or Elite urns, and you should keep it back from the edge of the serving table and away from children. The “High quality spigot dispenser” is described as heavy duty, not as drip-free.
The level markings are inside. “Coffee level markings in the urn’s interior make measuring water A snap.” That helps you fill to the right line, with the lid off. It does not show how much is left during service. The NUPANT and OSTBA have outside gauges for that. Safety basics are covered: “Automatic shut-off and keep warm function”, with an indicator light that comes on when coffee is ready. No wattage is given, so you cannot check the current draw; plug it in on its own outlet.
What to weigh. It ranks #14,555 overall and #5 in Coffee Urns, third on the page, and the Homecraft was returned at the same #5 category rank. It is 21.06 inches tall and lists 10.8 pounds. The warranty is “2 Year New Replacement”, with a 30-day refund or replacement. For a buyer whose main question is how much coffee one batch will pour, no listing here states a bigger number.
Pros
- 16 L / 4.2 gal, largest stated volume
- About 5.4 oz per cup, our arithmetic
- Percolate and hot water in one
- ETL Intertek certified, stated
- 304 body and filter basket
- Auto shut-off; 2 year replacement
Cons
- Double wall not stated
- No wattage given
- Level markings inside only
- Spigot not called drip-free
- 60 minutes, slower than its grey sibling
- No keep-warm hours given
Best for: A caterer who wants the most coffee per batch and an ETL mark on the paperwork.
4. Garvee 110 Cup Commercial Coffee Urn, 4.2 Gal Stainless Steel, White — Best All-304 Build

The only 110-cup urn here, and its title and size field disagree on how much it holds.
Key Specifications
| Stated capacity | 110 Cup, 4.2 Gal (title); 100 Cups/14L (size field) |
|---|---|
| Conversions | 4.2 gal is about 15.9 L; 14 L is about 3.7 gal (ours) |
| Cup size | About 4.3–4.9 oz at 110 cups (ours) |
| Brew method | Permanent filter basket; percolation not named |
| Brew time | 70 to 110 cups in under 60 minutes |
| Power | Not stated |
| Keep-warm | Keep-warm and auto-shutoff, stated |
| Steel and wall | All 304, urn, basket and faucet; double-wall vacuum insulation |
| Level window | Not stated |
| Faucet | 304 stainless; drip-free not stated |
| Warranty | Lifetime full-unit replacement; 30-day money-back |
| Best Sellers Rank | #14,162 overall; #4 in Coffee Urns |
Why We Recommend It
This listing gives you two capacities and asks you to pick. The title says “110 Cup Commercial Coffee Urn, 4.2 Gal”. The size field says “100 Cups/14L”. 4.2 US gallons is about 15.9 litres, and 14 litres is about 3.7 gallons, both by our arithmetic. The gap is about 1.9 litres, roughly 64 ounces, or about thirteen 5-ounce cups. The second bullet adds a third version: “Brews 70 to 110 cups of fresh coffee in under 60 minutes.” We cannot tell from the listing which figure is right, so we report both and plan from the smaller.
The cup is smaller than its rivals’ on either figure. Divide 14 litres by 110 cups and each cup is about 127 millilitres, about 4.3 ounces. Divide 15.9 litres by 110 and it is about 4.9 ounces. Both are our arithmetic, and both are smaller than the 5-ounce cup the Zulay, OSTBA and NUPANT define. So the “110” on the box does not mean ten more cups of coffee than the 100-cup urns; on the size-field figure, it holds less than the 15 litre and 16 litre models. In 16-ounce mugs, 14 litres is about 30.
The steel is the most consistently stated on the page. “Constructed entirely with food-grade 304 stainless steel—from the inner/outer urn to the filter basket and faucet.” No other listing claims 304 for the faucet as well as the pot. The Zulay and OSTBA use 430 on the outside; this one says 304 inside and out. The first bullet describes “advanced double-wall vacuum insulation technology that keeps coffee hot for hours without a warming plate”, and says it avoids the “bitter, burnt taste caused by constant reheating”. That is a claim about flavour we cannot verify, but the double wall itself is stated.
The brewing method is not named. The listing describes a “permanent stainless steel filter basket” that needs no paper filters, and “high-power heating elements”, but it never says percolate and gives no wattage. It does state “auto-shutoff and ‘keep-warm’ functions”. No level window is mentioned, and the 304 faucet is not described as drip-free. All parts are “detachable with a smooth interior” for cleaning.
What to weigh. It ranks #14,162 overall and #4 in Coffee Urns, second on the page. It is 22.44 inches tall and lists 12.13 pounds, the heaviest listed weight here. The warranty is the most generous in wording: “a 30-day money-back guarantee and a Lifetime Full-Unit Replacement Warranty”. Buy it for the all-304 build and the vacuum wall, and plan for 14 litres, not 4.2 gallons, until the seller confirms otherwise.
Pros
- All 304 steel, including faucet and basket
- Double-wall vacuum insulation
- Under 60 minutes stated
- Keep-warm and auto-shutoff
- Lifetime full-unit replacement
- Best rank #4 in Coffee Urns
Cons
- 4.2 gal and 14L conflict, about 1.9 L apart
- 110 cups means about 4.3–4.9 oz each
- Percolation not named
- No wattage stated
- No level window or drip-free claim
- 12.13 lb, heaviest here
Best for: A buyer who wants 304 steel throughout and a vacuum wall, and will plan from the smaller volume.
5. Homecraft 100-Cup Coffee Urn and Hot Beverage Dispenser with Dripless Faucet — Lightest Unit

The lightest urn on the page, with a dripless faucet, and no figure for how much it holds.
Key Specifications
| Stated capacity | 100-Cup |
|---|---|
| Volume | Not stated |
| Cup size | Not stated |
| Brew method | Quick-brewing; percolation not named |
| Brew time | 1 cup of coffee per minute |
| Power | Not stated |
| Keep-warm | Automatic, “for hours” |
| Steel and wall | Stainless steel, grade not stated; double wall not stated |
| Level window | Not stated |
| Faucet | 2-way dripless faucet |
| Size and weight | 19.7 in tall; 6.5 pounds |
| Best Sellers Rank | #16,403 overall; #5 in Coffee Urns |
Why We Recommend It
This listing says 100 cups and stops there. The second bullet is headed “100-CUP CAPACITY” and goes on to list banquets, church functions and corporate events. It never gives a litre, gallon or ounce figure, and it never says how big a cup is. On the evidence of the three listings that do define a cup, an urn cup is about 5 ounces, which would put 100 cups near 14.8 litres, by our arithmetic. But that is an assumption about this urn, not a fact from its listing, and the other volumes here range from 14 to 16 litres.
The faucet is the strongest point. “Non drip faucet keeps surfaces clean while allowing for easy filling of cups; Lightly push down the serving handle to fill a single cup or keep the handle depressed to easily fill carafes.” It is one of three faucets on the page described as drip-free, with the VEVOR and the Elite Gourmet. At a self-serve station, where dozens of people pull the handle in an hour, a faucet that stops cleanly saves a lot of wiping. Being able to lock it open to fill a carafe is handy when you decant into airpots for a second table.
Brewing is described as a rate. “Quick-brewing urn efficiently brews 1 cup of coffee per minute.” Like the Zulay, that is a speed, not a total time, and the listing does not name the method. Read literally, 100 cups at that rate would be 100 minutes, our arithmetic; read as most urn makers mean it, it is a percolation rate and the first cups come sooner. If you need a hard time to start brewing before an event, this listing does not give one.
The materials are thinly described. The title says stainless steel. No grade is given, no double wall is claimed, and there is no wattage, level window or certification. The keep-warm is stated plainly: “Automatically holds coffee at the perfect serving temperature for hours”, without a number of hours or a temperature. Assume a single wall and a hot outer body, and keep the urn back from the table edge.
What to weigh. It ranks #16,403 overall and #5 in Coffee Urns, the same category rank the SYBO SR-CP-100B returned, and it is sold by Amazon.com, though stock was flagged as scarce at capture. At 6.5 pounds and 19.7 inches tall it is the lightest unit on the page and among the shortest, which helps if one person sets up and clears down. Buy it for the faucet and the easy carry; check the volume with the seller if you are planning to the cup.
Pros
- 2-way dripless faucet, stated
- Locks open to fill carafes
- 6.5 lb, lightest unit here
- Keep-warm for hours, stated
- Sold by Amazon.com
- Coffee, tea, cider and cocoa named
Cons
- No litres, gallons or cup size
- No wattage stated
- Steel grade not stated
- Double wall not stated
- Brew speed only as 1 cup per minute
- Scarce stock at capture
Best for: A volunteer-run event that needs a light urn with a clean-stopping faucet and can live without a stated volume.
6. Garvee 14 L/100 Cups Coffee Urn, 3.8 gal Double Wall Commercial Coffee Maker — Shortest Unit

A 14 litre urn that claims anywhere from 60 to 120 cups, and never mentions keeping coffee warm.
Key Specifications
| Stated capacity | 14 L / 100 Cups; 3.8 gal (title) |
|---|---|
| Conversion | 14 L is about 3.7 gal (ours) |
| Cup range | 60–120 cups stated; about 3.9–7.9 oz each (ours) |
| Brew method | Percolator coffee urn, stated |
| Brew time | Approximately 40–60 minutes |
| Power | Not stated |
| Keep-warm | Not stated; double wall for heat retention |
| Steel and wall | Commercial-grade 304; double wall |
| Level window | Not stated |
| Faucet | Industrial-strength spigot; drip-free not stated |
| Size and weight | 18.9 in tall; 11.68 pounds |
| Best Sellers Rank | #17,316 overall; #6 in Coffee Urns |
Why We Recommend It
One volume, three cup counts. The title says “14 L/100 Cups” and “3.8 gal”. The second bullet says it will “brew up to 60-120 cups of delicious coffee in approximately 40-60 minutes.” 14 litres is about 3.7 US gallons by our arithmetic, a small rounding gap from the stated 3.8. The cup counts matter more. 14 litres over 120 cups is about 3.9 ounces a cup; over 100 it is about 4.7; over 60 it is about 7.9, all our arithmetic. The honest reading is that 14 litres is fixed and the cup count depends on how big you pour.
In mugs, it is the smallest stated volume here. 14 litres is about 473 US fluid ounces, about 39 twelve-ounce cups or about 30 sixteen-ounce mugs, our arithmetic. Against the 16 litre SYBO urns, that is about four fewer large mugs per batch. For most office meetings the difference will not matter. For a hundred-guest wedding it is the difference between two urns and three.
The double wall is stated; keep-warm is not. “Experience extended hot coffee service with our double-wall coffee urn. This design offers enhanced heat retention compared to single-wall options.” That is passive insulation. Nowhere in the six bullets does the listing mention a keep-warm setting, an indicator light or an automatic shut-off. Every other urn on the page names a keep-warm function. It may well have one, but the listing does not say, so ask the seller before you plan to hold coffee hot through a long service.
Steel and brewing are stated. “Constructed with high-quality, commercial-grade 304 stainless steel for lasting durability. Combined with double-wall insulation and a robust, industrial-strength spigot.” The fourth bullet calls it a “percolator coffee urn” and describes removable components for cleaning. There is no wattage, no level window and no drip-free claim for the spigot.
What to weigh. It ranks #17,316 overall and #6 in Coffee Urns. At 18.9 inches it is the shortest urn on the page, which helps under low shelving, and it lists 11.68 pounds. The warranty matches its white sibling: “a 30-day money-back guarantee and a Lifetime Full-Unit Replacement Warranty”. Buy it for the double wall, the 304 steel and the low height, and confirm the keep-warm.
Pros
- Double wall, stated
- 304 stainless steel
- Percolator, stated
- 40–60 minutes stated
- 18.9 in, shortest unit here
- Lifetime full-unit replacement
Cons
- No keep-warm function named
- 60 to 120 cups for one 14 L
- 3.8 gal stated; 14 L is about 3.7
- No wattage stated
- No level window
- Spigot not called drip-free
Best for: A buyer with limited height who wants a double-wall 304 urn and will confirm the keep-warm first.
7. SYBO Commercial Grade Stainless Steel Percolate Coffee Maker Hot Water Urn, 100-Cup 16 L, Grey — Fastest Stated Brew

The same 16 litres and the same bullets as the SR-CP-100B, except the brew time: 40 minutes, not 60.
Key Specifications
| Stated capacity | 100 cups; 16 Liter / 4.2 Gallon |
|---|---|
| Cup size | About 5.4 oz by our arithmetic |
| Brew method | Percolate, stated |
| Brew time | 40 minutes |
| Power | Not stated; use under 110–120 voltage |
| Keep-warm | Automatic, with indicator light |
| Steel and wall | 304 S/S body and filter basket; double wall not stated |
| Level window | Coffee level markings inside the urn |
| Faucet | Spigot dispenser; drip-free not stated |
| Safety | ETL Intertek certified; automatic shut-off |
| Size and weight | 20.0 in tall; weight not stated |
| Best Sellers Rank | #18,951 overall; #7 in Coffee Urns |
Why We Recommend It
Read this listing next to the SR-CP-100B and one number changes. The first bullet here says “Brew 100 cups (16 Liter / 4.2 Gallon) in 40 minutes.” The sibling says 60 minutes. Every other bullet, from the 304 body to the ETL certification to the 2 year replacement warranty, is word for word the same. The model numbers differ, SRS-CP-100BG against SR-CP-100B, and so do the outline dimensions. The listings do not explain the faster time: no wattage is given on either, so we cannot say whether the grey unit has a bigger element or whether one of the two figures is simply a different way of counting.
The capacity is the largest on the page. 16 litres over 100 cups is about 5.4 ounces a cup, by our arithmetic, and about 34 sixteen-ounce mugs per batch. Like its sibling, it percolates with the basket in and heats water for tea with it out. “No paper filter needed”: the basket is 304 steel too.
If the 40 minutes holds, it is the joint-fastest stated full batch. The OSTBA says 40 to 50, the black Garvee and NUPANT 40 to 60, the white Garvee under 60, the SR-CP-100B 60 and the VEVOR 65. Twenty minutes saved matters most when you are brewing a second batch mid-event, because the first urn will run dry while the second is still perking. Plan the refill from the slower figure until you have timed it yourself.
The same gaps as its sibling. No double wall is stated, so treat the outside as hot. The level markings are inside the urn, not an outside gauge. The spigot is described as heavy duty, not drip-free. Automatic shut-off, keep-warm and an indicator light are stated. The spec table gives no weight at all, and the outline is 20.0 by 15.0 by 15.0 inches, the widest footprint here by a fraction.
What to weigh. It ranks #18,951 overall and #7 in Coffee Urns, below its metallic sibling at #14,555. Choose between the two on colour and the stated brew time; the rest of the listing is identical, and so is the 16 litre volume that makes both the biggest batch on the page.
Pros
- 16 L / 4.2 gal, joint-largest volume
- 40 minutes stated, joint-fastest
- Percolate and hot water
- ETL Intertek certified
- 304 body and basket; auto shut-off
- 2 year replacement warranty
Cons
- No weight stated
- Double wall not stated
- Level markings inside only
- No wattage given
- Brew time differs from identical sibling
- Spigot not called drip-free
Best for: A caterer who wants the SYBO 16 litre urn and the shorter stated brew time.
8. VEVOR Commercial Coffee Urn, 100 Cup 15 L Hot Beverage Dispenser with Dripless Faucet — Best Faucet and Temperature Data

The only listing that gives litres, ounces, watts, a full brew time and a keep-warm temperature together.
Key Specifications
| Stated capacity | 100 cups; 15 L / 507 oz |
|---|---|
| Cup size | About 5.07 oz by our arithmetic |
| Brew method | Removable plastic mesh filter; percolation not named |
| Brew time | Full batch in 65 minutes |
| Power | 1500W heating tube |
| Keep-warm | 194–203℉ / 90–95℃, red and yellow lights |
| Steel and wall | Stainless steel, grade not stated; double wall not stated |
| Level window | Not stated |
| Faucet | Two-way no-drip spout |
| Safety | Anti-dry burn; insulated handles |
| Size and weight | 20.87 in tall; 7.72 pounds |
| Best Sellers Rank | #20,017 overall; #8 in Coffee Urns |
Why We Recommend It
This listing does the conversion for you. “This commercial coffee urn holds 15 L / 507 oz, brewing 100 cups at once.” 15 litres is 507 US fluid ounces, so the two units agree, and 507 ounces over 100 cups is about 5.07 ounces a cup, by our arithmetic. That matches the 5-ounce cup the Zulay and OSTBA define and the 150 millilitre cup the NUPANT gives. In larger servings it is about 42 twelve-ounce cups or about 32 sixteen-ounce mugs, our arithmetic.
It is one of two listings with a wattage and the only one with a serving temperature in both scales. “With a 1500W heating tube, it brews a full batch in 65 minutes.” The third bullet says it “maintains 194℉-203℉ / 90-95℃ with plug-in heating”, with red and yellow lights for heating and keep-warm. 65 minutes is the slowest stated full batch here, five minutes behind the SYBO SR-CP-100B. As with the OSTBA, 1500 watts at 120 volts is about 12.5 amps, by our arithmetic, so give it an outlet of its own and follow the manual.
The faucet is described as no-drip and lockable. “The commercial coffee maker features a two-way no-drip spout. Press to fill a cup or lock for steady flow. With fast pouring and a clean stop, it keeps the serving area neat.” With the Homecraft and Elite Gourmet, it is one of three drip-free claims on the page. Safety features are “anti-dry burn, insulated handles”, which should cut power if the urn is switched on empty.
The filter is plastic, and the steel has no grade. The second bullet says “The quick brew hot dispenser comes with a removable plastic mesh filter”. Every other listing that describes its basket says stainless steel. Plastic mesh is light and easy to rinse; whether it suits you is a personal call, but it is the one material difference on the page. The body is “premium stainless steel” without a grade, no double wall is claimed, and there is no level window. The method is not named as percolation.
What to weigh. It ranks #20,017 overall and #8 in Coffee Urns, and Amazon also files it at #32 in Cold Brew Coffee Makers, which it is not; it heats. It is sold by Amazon.com, with stock flagged as scarce at capture, and lists 7.72 pounds at 20.87 inches tall. If you want the urn whose listing answers the power, temperature and faucet questions in plain numbers, this is it; if you want a steel basket and a double wall, look at the OSTBA.
Pros
- 15 L / 507 oz, units agree
- 1500W and 65 minutes stated
- 194–203℉ keep-warm stated
- Two-way no-drip spout
- Anti-dry burn protection
- Sold by Amazon.com
Cons
- Plastic mesh filter
- Steel grade not stated
- Double wall not stated
- No level window
- 65 minutes, slowest stated batch
- Scarce stock at capture
Best for: A self-serve station that wants a drip-free spout and a stated holding temperature.
9. NUPANT Commercial Coffee Urn 100 Cup/15L Coffee Dispenser with Upgraded Percolator — Best Level Gauge

A 15 litre percolator that defines its cup in millilitres, shows its level outside, and even gives a coffee ratio.
Key Specifications
| Stated capacity | 15L (100x150ml cups) |
|---|---|
| Cup size | 150 ml stated; about 5.07 oz (ours) |
| Brew method | Percolator with 3-part filter basket |
| Brew time | 40–60 minutes; also “1 cup/minute” |
| Power | Not stated |
| Keep-warm | Auto, at 88°C (about 190°F, ours) |
| Steel and wall | 304 stainless; double wall not stated |
| Level window | External gauge with max water lines |
| Faucet | Two-way easy-pour spout; removable drip tray |
| Coffee ratio | 33ml water per 1g coffee, medium grind |
| Warranty | 1-year warranty against defects |
| Best Sellers Rank | #34,815 overall; #12 in Coffee Urns |
Why We Recommend It
This is the only listing that defines its cup in millilitres. “This large coffee dispenser brews 15L (100x150ml cups) in 40-60 minutes.” 150 millilitres is about 5.07 US fluid ounces, by our arithmetic, so it agrees with the 5-ounce cup elsewhere on the page, and 100 of them is exactly the 15 litres stated. In mugs, it is about 42 twelve-ounce cups or 32 sixteen-ounce mugs, our arithmetic again.
It is the only listing that tells you how much coffee to use. “Pro Tip: Recommended to use medium grind coffee (33ml water per 1g coffee).” For a full 15 litres that is about 455 grams of ground coffee, about a pound, by our arithmetic. That is useful for ordering, because the commonest planning mistake with a big urn is running out of grounds, not water. It is a weak ratio by drip standards, which is normal for percolators: the coffee passes through the grounds many times.
The outside gauge is the feature to buy it for. “Monitor beverage levels via the industrial coffee maker’s external gauge with max water lines to prevent overflow.” Only the OSTBA also states an outside gauge. The SYBO markings are inside. A gauge on the front lets you fill to the max line without peering into the pot, and lets whoever runs the table see when to start the next batch. LED alerts add to it: “Green signals brewing completion, yellow alerts for water refill or descaling.”
Two brew-time claims and a keep-warm temperature. The listing gives 40 to 60 minutes for 15 litres, then says “Start serving in 1 minute: The waterproof switch activates rapid brewing (1 cup/minute).” Read together, the first cups come quickly and the full batch takes the longer figure. It “auto-switches to keep warm mode at 88°C”, about 190°F by our arithmetic, a few degrees under the VEVOR’s stated range. The filter is an “innovative 3-part filter basket” claimed to have 30% more extraction area. The steel is 304, the base is “leak-proof sealed”, and there is a removable drip tray under a two-way spout that is not called drip-free. No wattage and no double wall are stated.
What to weigh. It ranks #34,815 overall and #12 in Coffee Urns, ninth on the page, sold by NUPANT KITCHEN. At 23.64 inches it is the tallest unit here, and it lists 8.7 pounds. The warranty is “1-year warranty against defects”. If the person filling and serving is not the person who bought it, the gauge and the coffee ratio make this the easiest urn on the page to run right.
Pros
- 150 ml cup stated; 15L agrees
- External gauge with max lines
- Coffee ratio stated, 33ml per 1g
- 88°C keep-warm stated
- 304 steel, sealed base, drip tray
- LED brew and descale alerts
Cons
- No wattage stated
- Double wall not stated
- Spout not called drip-free
- 23.64 in, tallest unit here
- Rank #34,815, ninth of ten
- 1-year warranty only
Best for: A church, school or office where different volunteers fill and run the urn each time.
10. Elite Gourmet 100-Cup Commercial Coffee Urn and Hot Water Boiler, Dual-Wall — Longest Stated Hold

It promises 24 hours of heat and a drip-free faucet, and never says how much it holds or how it brews.
Key Specifications
| Stated capacity | 100-Cup |
|---|---|
| Volume | Not stated |
| Cup size | Not stated |
| Brew method | Not stated; titled urn and hot water boiler |
| Brew time | Not stated |
| Power | Not stated |
| Keep-warm | Automatic temperature control; up to 24 hours stated |
| Steel and wall | Stainless steel, grade not stated; dual-wall |
| Level window | Not stated |
| Faucet | Drip-free self-serve faucet |
| Size and weight | 20.55 in tall; 9.7 pounds |
| Best Sellers Rank | #60,182 overall; #18 in Coffee Urns |
Why We Recommend It
This listing is about holding coffee, not making it. All five bullets are about heat and service. “TESTED TO KEEP COFFEE HOT FOR 24 HOURS: Automatic temperature control and dual-wall insulation maintained serving temperature for up to 24 hours under normal indoor conditions.” That is twice the OSTBA’s 12 hours and the longest hold claimed on the page. The listing does not say who did the testing or what “serving temperature” means in degrees, so treat it as the maker’s claim, not a measurement.
Capacity is a cup count and nothing else. The title says “100-Cup” and the size field “100 Cups”. There is no litre, gallon or ounce figure anywhere, and no cup size. If it follows the 5-ounce convention that three listings here state, it would hold about 14.8 litres, by our arithmetic, but that is an assumption. Ask the seller before you plan a headcount around it.
The brewing method is not described at all. The title calls it a “Commercial Coffee Urn & Hot Water Boiler”. No bullet mentions a basket, a filter, percolation, a brew time or a wattage. It may well percolate like the others; the listing simply does not say. For a buyer who brews coffee elsewhere and needs a big insulated dispenser, or who mainly wants hot water for tea, that may not matter. For a buyer who needs to brew a hundred cups in it, it is a gap to close with the seller.
The serving side is well covered. “CLEAN, DRIP-FREE SELF-SERVE FAUCET: Durable faucet helps prevent spills and messes in high-traffic self-serve environments.” It is one of three drip-free claims, with the Homecraft and VEVOR. The dual wall “helps reduce heat loss while keeping the exterior cooler to the touch”, though cooler is not cool, and the body should still be treated as hot. The steel is “heavy-duty” without a grade, and there is no level window.
What to weigh. It ranks #60,182 overall and #18 in Coffee Urns, last on the page, and it is sold by Amazon.com with stock flagged as scarce at capture. It is 20.55 inches tall and lists 9.7 pounds. Buy it for a long, unattended hold and a clean faucet, and only after the seller confirms the volume and how it brews.
Pros
- Up to 24 hours hot, longest claim here
- Drip-free self-serve faucet
- Dual-wall insulation
- Automatic temperature control
- Doubles as a hot water boiler
- Sold by Amazon.com
Cons
- No volume or cup size stated
- Brew method not described
- No brew time or wattage
- Steel grade not stated
- No level window
- Worst rank here; scarce stock
Best for: An all-day station that needs coffee or hot water held for many hours with a clean-stopping faucet.
One Hundred Cups, Fourteen to Sixteen Litres
The number on the box is a cup count. The number that matters is a volume. The table below sets out every capacity figure each listing prints, then converts it. Everything in the last three columns is our arithmetic, at 3.785 litres to the US gallon and 29.57 millilitres to the US fluid ounce.
| Urn | Cups stated | Volume stated | Cup size (ours) | 12 oz cups (ours) | 16 oz mugs (ours) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SYBO SR-CP-100B | 100 | 16 L / 4.2 gal | About 5.4 oz | About 45 | About 34 |
| SYBO Grey | 100 | 16 L / 4.2 gal | About 5.4 oz | About 45 | About 34 |
| OSTBA | 100 (5 oz each) | 15L; 20L total | 5 oz stated | About 42 | About 32 |
| VEVOR | 100 | 15 L / 507 oz | About 5.07 oz | About 42 | About 32 |
| NUPANT | 100 x 150ml | 15L | 150 ml stated | About 42 | About 32 |
| Zulay | 100 x 5oz | Not stated | 5 oz stated | About 42 | About 31 |
| Garvee 110, White | 110 (title); 100 (size field) | 4.2 gal (title); 14L (size field) | About 4.3–4.9 oz at 110 | About 39–45 | About 30–34 |
| Garvee 14 L, Black | 60–120; 100 in title | 14 L / 3.8 gal | About 4.7 oz at 100 | About 39 | About 30 |
| Homecraft | 100 | Not stated | — | — | — |
| Elite Gourmet | 100 | Not stated | — | — | — |
The urn cup is about five ounces, wherever it is defined. Zulay and OSTBA say 5 ounces. NUPANT says 150 millilitres, about 5.07 ounces. VEVOR’s 507 ounces over 100 cups comes out at 5.07. The SYBO pair, at about 5.4 ounces by our arithmetic, are the only urns whose cup runs noticeably larger, and the white Garvee, at about 4.3 to 4.9 ounces depending on which of its figures you believe, is the only one that runs smaller. This is the old coffee-urn convention, a cup of about five ounces, and it is far smaller than what most people now pour.
In real servings, a hundred-cup urn feeds about thirty to forty-five people once. At 12 ounces a serving, the 14 to 16 litre range gives about 39 to 45 cups. At 16 ounces, about 30 to 34. If your guests take small cups from a buffet, a hundred is about right. If they bring their own travel mugs, plan for a third of that.
Two listings disagree with themselves. The white Garvee puts 4.2 gallons in the title, about 15.9 litres, and 14 litres in the size field, about 3.7 gallons: a gap of about 1.9 litres. The black Garvee says 14 litres and 3.8 gallons in one title; 14 litres is about 3.7. The second gap is rounding. The first is two different urns’ worth of figures on one page. Plan from the smaller number.
The fill line is not the brim. Only OSTBA spells out the difference: “Max water level: 15L; Total capacity: 20L”. A percolating urn needs space above the water for the basket, the pump tube and the boil. Fill above the maximum line and hot coffee can overflow through the lid or the basket. On every urn here, fill to the line the manual gives and stop.

Percolate, Brew Time and Keep-Warm
Capacity tells you how much. These columns tell you how, how fast and how long it stays hot. Every entry is as the listing states it; a dash means the listing is silent.
| Urn | Percolator named | Full-batch time | Wattage | Keep-warm | Auto shut-off or protection |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSTBA | Yes, pump tube | 40–50 min | 1500W | Up to 12 hours | Overheat protection, reset lever |
| Zulay | Yes | 1 cup per minute | — | Indicator light | — |
| SYBO SR-CP-100B | Yes | 60 min | — | Yes, light | Auto shut-off |
| Garvee 110, White | Not named; filter basket | Under 60 min | — | Yes | Auto shut-off |
| Homecraft | Not named | 1 cup per minute | — | For hours | — |
| Garvee 14 L, Black | Yes | 40–60 min | — | Not stated | — |
| SYBO Grey | Yes | 40 min | — | Yes, light | Auto shut-off |
| VEVOR | Not named; plastic mesh filter | 65 min | 1500W | 194–203℉ | Anti-dry burn |
| NUPANT | Yes, 3-part basket | 40–60 min | — | 88°C | — |
| Elite Gourmet | Not described | — | — | Up to 24 hours | — |
Six listings name percolation. Zulay, both SYBOs, the black Garvee, OSTBA and NUPANT. A percolator boils water up a central tube and sprinkles it over the grounds again and again until the coffee reaches strength, and then the thermostat drops to keep-warm. The white Garvee, the Homecraft and the VEVOR describe a basket or filter but do not use the word. The Elite Gourmet does not describe brewing at all. None of the ten is sold as hot water only; the two SYBOs and the Elite Gourmet name hot water as a second job.
Seven give a full-batch time, and they span 40 to 65 minutes. The SYBO grey says 40, the OSTBA 40 to 50, the black Garvee and the NUPANT 40 to 60, the white Garvee under 60, the SYBO SR-CP-100B 60 and the VEVOR 65. The Zulay and Homecraft give only one cup per minute; the NUPANT gives both a range and that rate. Whatever the figure, start an hour ahead. A second batch takes as long as the first, so a single urn cannot keep up with a crowd once it runs dry.
Only two give a wattage, and both say 1500W. The OSTBA and the VEVOR. At 120 volts, 1500 watts is about 12.5 amps, by our arithmetic, close to the full rating of a common 15-amp household circuit. The other eight do not tell you their draw. Treat every one of them as a high-draw appliance: one urn to an outlet, no shared power strip, and check the manual before using an extension cord. In a church hall or a hotel function room, ask which outlets are on separate circuits before you plug in two urns side by side.
Nine of ten mention keep-warm; two give a temperature. The VEVOR says 194 to 203℉, the NUPANT 88°C, about 190°F by our arithmetic. The OSTBA says up to 12 hours and the Elite Gourmet up to 24. The black Garvee is the one listing that never mentions a keep-warm setting, relying on its double wall instead.
Steel, Walls, Gauges and Faucets
The last group of specs decides how the urn behaves on the serving table: how hot the outside gets, how you know when it is running low and whether the counter ends up wet.
| Urn | Stainless grade | Double wall | Level window or markings | Faucet |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OSTBA | 304 inside, 430 outside | Yes, 0.5mm | Water level gauge | Not described; drip tray |
| Zulay | 304 inner, 430 outer, 0.41mm each | Yes | — | Two-way easy pour |
| SYBO SR-CP-100B | 304 body and basket | — | Markings inside | Heavy-duty spigot |
| Garvee 110, White | All 304, faucet included | Yes, vacuum | — | 304 faucet |
| Homecraft | Grade not stated | — | — | 2-way dripless |
| Garvee 14 L, Black | 304 | Yes | — | Industrial-strength spigot |
| SYBO Grey | 304 body and basket | — | Markings inside | Heavy-duty spigot |
| VEVOR | Grade not stated; plastic mesh filter | — | — | Two-way no-drip |
| NUPANT | 304 | — | External gauge, max lines | Two-way easy-pour; drip tray |
| Elite Gourmet | Grade not stated | Yes, dual-wall | — | Drip-free self-serve |
Seven state a stainless grade. Five say 304 for the parts that touch coffee or the whole body: both SYBOs, both Garvees and the NUPANT. The white Garvee goes furthest, claiming 304 for the faucet too. The Zulay and OSTBA use 304 inside and the cheaper, magnetic 430 outside, which is a sensible split, and they are the only two to give a wall thickness. The Homecraft, VEVOR and Elite Gourmet say stainless with no grade.
Five state a double wall. Zulay, OSTBA, both Garvees and the Elite Gourmet. A double wall holds heat better and keeps the outer skin cooler than a single one, which matters on a self-serve table where people lean in. It does not make the outside cold. On the other five, assume a single wall and a body that can burn. Set every urn well back from the table edge, out of children’s reach, and put the cord where nobody can catch it.
Two have a gauge you can read from outside. The OSTBA and the NUPANT; the NUPANT adds max water lines on the gauge itself. The two SYBOs have markings inside the urn, which help with filling but not with service. On the other six, you lift the lid to check, which on a hot urn means a face full of steam.
Three promise a drip-free faucet. Homecraft, VEVOR and Elite Gourmet. The Zulay, OSTBA and NUPANT have two-way faucets or spouts and the latter two add a removable drip tray, which is a different answer to the same problem. The SYBO and Garvee spigots are sold on strength rather than cleanliness.
If you are comparing these with a plumbed or pour-over commercial brewer, see our commercial drip coffee maker roundup. For holding drip coffee in a thermal jug rather than a heated urn, our insulated carafe coffee maker guide covers the carafe side.
Best Sellers Rank and What It Rewards
Star ratings were not captured for this roundup, so the only popularity measure here is Amazon’s Best Sellers Rank, as returned on 5 October 2026. All ten are filed in Coffee Urns, which makes the category ranks broadly comparable this time. Ranks move constantly; read the order.
| Urn | Overall rank | Coffee Urns rank | Volume stated | Cup size stated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Zulay | #13,770 | #3 | Not stated | 5 oz |
| Garvee 110, White | #14,162 | #4 | 4.2 gal / 14L, conflicting | Not stated |
| SYBO SR-CP-100B | #14,555 | #5 | 16 L | Not stated |
| Homecraft | #16,403 | #5 | Not stated | Not stated |
| Garvee 14 L, Black | #17,316 | #6 | 14 L | Not stated |
| SYBO Grey | #18,951 | #7 | 16 L | Not stated |
| VEVOR | #20,017 | #8 | 15 L / 507 oz | Not stated |
| OSTBA | #30,570 | #10 | 15L | 5 oz |
| NUPANT | #34,815 | #12 | 15L | 150 ml |
| Elite Gourmet | #60,182 | #18 | Not stated | Not stated |
The ranks are close at the top. The first seven sit between #13,770 and #20,017 overall, a narrow band for a niche category. The Zulay leads and it is one of the three listings that defines a cup. After that, the spec sheet does not track the rank: the two most fully specified listings, OSTBA and NUPANT, sit eighth and ninth, and the white Garvee, with a self-contradicting capacity, is second. Two urns, the SYBO SR-CP-100B and the Homecraft, were both returned as #5 in Coffee Urns with different overall ranks; we report both as returned. VEVOR is also filed at #32 in Cold Brew Coffee Makers, which is a filing quirk; for actual cold brew, see our cold brew coffee maker guide.
Best Alternatives
| Alternative | Why Consider It | Better For | Main Trade-Off |
|---|---|---|---|
| A commercial drip brewer; see our commercial drip coffee maker roundup | Batches in minutes, not an hour | Steady all-day office or café demand | Smaller batches; may need plumbing |
| A 12 cup home drip machine; see our 12 cup coffee maker roundup | Fresh pots of drip coffee on demand | Ten to twenty guests at home | Under a tenth of an urn’s volume per pot |
| A thermal carafe brewer; see our insulated carafe coffee maker guide | Holds heat without a hot plate | Small meetings and long mornings | One carafe at a time |
| A 40 to 60 cup urn | The same design at a smaller volume | Groups of fifteen to twenty large mugs | Runs out sooner at a big event |
What Each Step Up Actually Buys
The cup-count-only listings — Homecraft and Elite Gourmet. No volume, no cup size, no brew time on the Elite, no wattage on either. The Homecraft buys the lightest unit here, 6.5 pounds, and a dripless faucet; the Elite Gourmet buys a dual wall, a drip-free faucet and a 24 hour hold claim. You are buying the service features and taking the capacity on trust.
The volume-stated, spec-light listings — both Garvees and both SYBOs. Stating litres buys you the ability to plan. The SYBO pair state the most coffee per batch, 16 litres, in 304 steel with ETL certification and auto shut-off, but no double wall and no outside gauge. The Garvees add a double wall and lifetime replacement, at 14 litres and with one capacity conflict between them.
The cup-defined listings — Zulay, VEVOR and NUPANT. A cup size in writing lets you convert to your own servings without assuming. The Zulay adds a 304 and 430 double wall with stated thicknesses and the best rank. The VEVOR adds 1500W, a full-batch time, a stated keep-warm temperature and a no-drip spout, with a plastic filter. The NUPANT adds an outside gauge, a keep-warm temperature and a coffee ratio, but no wattage.
The full sheet — OSTBA. Volume, cup size, max fill against total capacity, wattage, brew time, keep-warm hours, steel grades, wall thickness and an outside gauge, all in one listing. What it lacks is a stated weight, a drip-free faucet claim and a warranty.
Popularity does not track the spec sheet. On this page the most completely described urn sits eighth by rank, and the best-selling one leaves out litres and watts. The numbers you need are spread across the listings, and you have to collect them yourself.

What to Check Before You Buy
Convert Cups to Your Own Servings
Assume an urn cup is about 5 ounces, because every listing that defines one says so or close to it. Multiply the cup count by 5, then divide by the size of cup you actually pour: by 12 for a standard cup, by 16 for a large mug. A 100 cup urn comes out at about 42 or about 31. Plan the number of urns from that figure, not from the box.
Find the Volume in Litres or Gallons
Seven listings here give one, from 14 to 16 litres. If a listing gives only a cup count, ask the seller. If it gives two figures that disagree, as the white Garvee does with 4.2 gallons and 14 litres, plan from the smaller. One US gallon is about 3.785 litres.
Fill to the Max Line, Never the Brim
OSTBA states a 15 litre maximum fill inside a 20 litre pot. Every percolator needs that headroom for the basket and the boil. A gauge or interior markings make the line easy to find: the OSTBA and NUPANT have outside gauges, and the SYBO pair have markings inside. Overfilling can push hot coffee out of the lid.
Check the Wattage and Give It Its Own Outlet
Only OSTBA and VEVOR state 1500W, about 12.5 amps at 120 volts by our arithmetic. Assume the rest draw similar power. Use one urn per outlet, avoid power strips, check what the manual says about extension cords, and in a shared hall find out which outlets are on separate circuits before running two urns.
Time the Brew Before the Event
Stated full batches run from 40 to 65 minutes. Start at least an hour before people arrive, and if you will need a second batch, start it in a second urn while the first is still serving. A single urn cannot refill itself fast enough for a crowd.
Prefer a Double Wall Where People Serve Themselves
Five listings state one: Zulay, OSTBA, both Garvees and Elite Gourmet. The outside of any urn gets hot, and on a single wall it gets hotter. Set it back from the table edge, route the cord away from foot traffic and keep children clear. Move it empty: by our arithmetic, 15 litres of coffee alone weighs about 33 pounds before you add the urn.
Look for a Drip-Free Faucet or a Drip Tray
Homecraft, VEVOR and Elite Gourmet state drip-free faucets; OSTBA and NUPANT add a removable drip tray. At a busy table, one of the two saves a soaked tablecloth. Steel spigots on the SYBO and Garvee urns are sold on strength instead.

Common Mistakes
- Reading 100 cups as 100 mugs. Defined urn cups are about 5 oz; 15 litres fills about 32 sixteen-ounce mugs, by our arithmetic.
- Assuming every 100-cup urn holds the same. Stated volumes run from 14 to 16 litres, about two litres apart.
- Trusting the bigger of two capacity figures. The white Garvee says 4.2 gallons and 14 litres; that is about 15.9 versus 14, by our arithmetic.
- Filling to the brim. OSTBA states a 15 litre max fill in a 20 litre pot; above the line, hot coffee can overflow.
- Sharing a power strip. 1500W is about 12.5 amps at 120 volts, by our arithmetic; give each urn its own outlet.
- Starting the brew when guests arrive. Stated full batches take 40 to 65 minutes.
- Carrying a full urn. 15 litres of coffee weighs about 33 pounds before the urn, by our arithmetic; fill it where it will serve.
- Assuming keep-warm. The black Garvee never names one; nine other listings do.
Who Should Buy Which
Buy the OSTBA if you want every figure in writing. 15 litres of 5-ounce cups, a 15 litre max fill in a 20 litre pot, 1500W, 40 to 50 minutes, 12 hours of keep-warm, a 304 and 430 double wall and an outside gauge. Accept that it lists no weight, no warranty and no drip-free claim.
Buy the Zulay if you want the best-selling double-wall urn. #3 in Coffee Urns, 5-ounce cups defined, 304 inside and 430 outside at 0.41mm each, and a lifetime warranty. Accept that it gives no litres, no watts and only a one-cup-a-minute brew rate.
Buy the SYBO SR-CP-100B if you want the most coffee per batch. 16 litres, about 34 large mugs by our arithmetic, in 304 steel with ETL certification and auto shut-off. Accept a single wall by omission and level markings that are inside the pot.
Buy the Garvee 110 Cup if you want 304 steel everywhere. Urn, basket and faucet, with a vacuum double wall and lifetime replacement. Plan for 14 litres, not 4.2 gallons, until the seller settles it.
Buy the Homecraft if one person carries and sets up. 6.5 pounds, a dripless faucet that locks open, sold by Amazon.com. Accept no volume, no grade and no wattage.
Buy the black Garvee if you are short on height. 18.9 inches, double wall, 304 steel, 40 to 60 minutes. Ask whether it has a keep-warm setting before you rely on one.
Buy the SYBO Grey if you want the SYBO volume with a faster stated brew. The same 16 litres and bullets as its sibling, at 40 minutes rather than 60. No weight is stated.
Buy the VEVOR if the serving table matters most. A no-drip spout, a stated 194 to 203℉ hold, 1500W and 507 ounces. Accept a plastic mesh filter and no steel grade.
Buy the NUPANT if volunteers rotate. An outside gauge with max lines, a 150 millilitre cup, an 88°C hold and a coffee ratio on the listing. Accept no wattage and a one year warranty.
Buy the Elite Gourmet if you need a long hold more than a known volume. Up to 24 hours stated, a drip-free faucet and a dual wall. Confirm how it brews and how much it holds first.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best 100 cup coffee maker?
On the listings alone, the OSTBA 100-Cup Commercial Coffee Urn is the most complete: it states 15 litres of 5-ounce cups, a 15 litre maximum fill in a 20 litre pot, 1500 watts, 40 to 50 minutes for a full batch, up to 12 hours of keep-warm, a 304 steel interior with a 430 exterior in a 0.5mm double wall, and an outside water level gauge. No other listing here gives all of those together. If you would rather buy what sells, the Zulay ranks best on the page, #3 in Coffee Urns, defines its cup as 5 ounces and has a double wall and a lifetime warranty, but gives no litres or wattage. If you need the most coffee in one batch, the two SYBO urns state 16 litres, the largest volume here. Whichever you choose, plan servings from the volume, not from the cup count.
How many people does a 100 cup coffee urn serve?
Fewer than a hundred, unless your guests drink small cups. Three listings here define an urn cup, and all say about 5 ounces: Zulay and OSTBA say 5 ounces, and NUPANT says 150 millilitres, about 5.07. A 100-cup urn therefore holds about 500 ounces, roughly 14.8 to 15 litres. By our arithmetic, that pours about 42 twelve-ounce cups or about 31 to 32 sixteen-ounce mugs. If each guest takes one large coffee, one urn covers about thirty people. If people come back for a second cup, halve that again. For a hundred guests drinking large cups, plan on three urns, or two urns brewed in sequence with the second started before the first runs low. The SYBO pair, at 16 litres, give about two more large mugs per batch than a 15 litre urn.
How big is a cup on a coffee urn?
About 5 ounces, which is the long-standing coffee urn convention. On this page, Zulay states 5 ounce cups, OSTBA states 100 cups at 5 ounces each, and NUPANT states 100 cups of 150 millilitres, about 5.07 US fluid ounces. VEVOR gives 15 litres or 507 ounces for 100 cups, which works out at 5.07 ounces a cup by our arithmetic. The two SYBO urns state 16 litres for 100 cups, about 5.4 ounces each, and the white Garvee’s 110 cups from 14 litres work out at about 4.3 ounces. A 5 ounce urn cup is roughly a teacup, well under half of a typical large coffee mug, which is usually 12 to 16 ounces. So when you compare an urn to a home coffee maker, compare litres or ounces, not cups, because home brewers count cups differently again.
How long does a 100 cup coffee maker take to brew?
Seven listings here give a full-batch time, and they range from 40 to 65 minutes. The SYBO grey states 40 minutes, the OSTBA 40 to 50, the black Garvee and the NUPANT 40 to 60, the white Garvee under 60, the SYBO SR-CP-100B 60 and the VEVOR 65. The Zulay and Homecraft give only a rate of one cup per minute, and the NUPANT gives both that rate and its 40 to 60 minute range. The Elite Gourmet gives no time at all. Wattage affects speed, but only the OSTBA and VEVOR state theirs, both 1500 watts, and they sit at opposite ends of the time range. In practice, switch the urn on at least an hour before you need it. If you will need a second batch, brew it in a second urn, because refilling and re-brewing one urn takes as long as the first batch.
Do 100 cup coffee urns need a dedicated outlet?
Treat them as if they do, and check the manual for the exact guidance. Only two listings here state a wattage, the OSTBA and the VEVOR, both 1500 watts. At 120 volts that is about 12.5 amps, by our arithmetic, which is most of what a common 15-amp household circuit is built to carry. The other eight do not state their draw, but they do the same job with similar heating elements. Plug each urn into its own wall outlet, not a power strip shared with other appliances. Do not run two urns, or an urn and a kettle, on the same circuit. Avoid extension cords unless the manual allows a suitably rated one. In a church hall, school or hotel, ask the venue which outlets are on separate circuits before setting up a coffee station, because a tripped breaker mid-event will stop the urns and anything else on that line.
Can I use a coffee urn just for hot water?
Yes, most are designed for it. The two SYBO urns are titled as percolate coffee makers and hot water urns, and the Elite Gourmet is titled a coffee urn and hot water boiler. The Zulay listing calls itself a hot water urn and names tea and hot chocolate, the Homecraft names tea, cider and cocoa, and the NUPANT names coffee, tea and hot water. For hot water, leave out the basket and the stem, fill to the maximum line, and switch on as normal; the thermostat will bring the water up and then hold it. Do not fill above the line: OSTBA states a 15 litre maximum fill in a 20 litre pot, and that headroom matters with or without coffee. If you use one urn for both coffee and tea water, clean it well between jobs, because coffee oils flavour water that sits in an unwashed pot.
Is a double-wall coffee urn worth it?
For self-serve tables and long events, usually yes. Five listings here state a double wall: the Zulay, the OSTBA, both Garvees and the Elite Gourmet. A double wall holds heat better, so the thermostat cycles less, and it keeps the outer skin cooler than a single wall. The Zulay and OSTBA give layer details, 0.41mm and 0.5mm, with 304 steel inside and 430 outside. The Elite Gourmet pairs its dual wall with a claim of up to 24 hours hot. On the single-wall urns, which here means the two SYBOs, the Homecraft, the VEVOR and the NUPANT by omission, the outside gets hotter. Either way, no urn here is cool to touch on the body, so keep it back from the table edge, away from children, with the cord out of the way. Carry it by its handles only, and only when it is empty.
Does a 100 cup coffee maker need paper filters?
Not on any listing here that describes its basket. The OSTBA, both SYBO urns and the white Garvee describe a reusable stainless steel filter basket and say paper filters are not needed. The NUPANT describes a 3-part filter basket. The VEVOR is the exception on material: it has a removable plastic mesh filter, also reusable. The Zulay, Homecraft, black Garvee and Elite Gourmet do not describe the basket at all. Percolator baskets work best with a coarse or medium grind; OSTBA says coarse-ground coffee, and NUPANT recommends medium grind at 33 millilitres of water per gram of coffee, which for 15 litres is about 455 grams, roughly a pound, by our arithmetic. Fine grounds slip through a metal basket and leave sediment in the last cups. Some caterers add round urn filter papers to the basket for easier clean-up, but no listing here requires them.
Final Verdict
Every key figure stated: 15L of 5 oz cups, 15L max in a 20L pot, 1500W, 40–50 minutes, 12 hours warm, double wall and a gauge.
#3 in Coffee Urns, 5 oz cups defined, 304 and 430 steel in a 0.41mm double wall, and a lifetime warranty.
16 litres, about 34 large mugs by our arithmetic, in 304 steel with ETL certification and a 2 year replacement warranty.
Ten urns sell the same number, 100 cups, and none of them means a mug. The three that define a cup say about 5 ounces. The seven that give a volume say 14 to 16 litres. By our arithmetic, that is about 30 to 34 sixteen-ounce mugs, or 39 to 45 twelve-ounce cups, per batch. The number on the box is a convention, and the volume is the fact.
The rest of the spec sheet is spread thin. Two state a wattage, both 1500W. Seven give a full-batch time between 40 and 65 minutes. Six name percolation, five a double wall, three a drip-free faucet, two an outside gauge. Two give no volume at all, and one, the white Garvee, gives two that disagree by about 1.9 litres.
So buy a 100 cup coffee maker by litres, and plan by mugs. Find the volume, divide by the size you pour, and buy enough urns for the headcount. Then check the wattage and give each urn its own outlet, start an hour early, fill to the max line and no further, and keep the hot body back from the table edge. If you only need a pot or two at a time, our drip coffee maker roundup and programmable coffee maker guide cover the home end.
If you buy one urn from this page, make it the OSTBA 100-Cup: the only listing that gives volume, cup size, max fill, wattage, brew time, keep-warm hours, steel grades and a gauge together. If you want what sells best, the Zulay defines its cup and adds a lifetime warranty; if you need the biggest batch, the SYBO SR-CP-100B states 16 litres.









