There are 4 Instant Pot sizes across the different model lines: 3 quarts, 6 quarts, 8 quarts, and 10 quarts.
There are 3 primary Instant Pot sizes are: 3 quarts, 6 quarts, and 8 quarts. Not all quart sizes are available in all series.
The most common, and most popular of the 3 sizes is the 6 quart model. And for the most part, the 8 quart is the largest Instant Pot available for most models, except for the Duo Nova series that also has a 10 quart option.
The largest Instant Pot size available is a 10 quart, released in August 2019 as part of the Instant Pot Duo Nova series.
The 5 quart model was an earlier size that the Instant Pot Duo and Lux models were available in.
And if you want to know what size Instant Pot you have, here are 3 ways to figure that out.
Instant Pot Sizes by Models
The main Instant Pot series models are available in each of the 3 sizes (3 quart, 6 quart, and 8 quart). There are a few Instant Pot models that are currently only available in the 6 quarts models including the Max, Nova Plus, and Smart WiFi.
And the Duo Nova is also available as a 10 quart. It’s currently the largest and only model available at that size.
| 3 Quart | 6 Quart | 8 Quart | 10 Quart | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instant Pot Lux | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Instant Pot Duo | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Instant Pot Duo Nova | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Instant Pot Duo Plus | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Instant Pot Ultra | Yes | Yes | Yes | |
| Instant Pot Viva | Yes | Yes | ||
| Instant Pot Max | Yes | |||
| Instant Pot Smart Wifi* | Yes | |||
| Instant Pot Duo Evo Plus | Yes | Yes |
* Note, the Instant Pot Smart was previously available with Bluetooth but that has since been discontinued and replaced with a WiFi model.
Instant Pot 3 Quart Models
The 3 quart Instant Pot is available in 5 models. You may also see this size referred to as the Instant Pot Mini. The 3 quart models include:
- Instant Pot Lux Mini
- Instant Pot Duo Mini
- Instant Pot Duo Nova Mini
- Instant Pot Duo Plus Mini
- Instant Pot Ultra Mini
The Duo Nova Mini is the newest 3 quart released by Instant Pot in 2019.
Instant Pot 6 Quart Models
The 6 Quart Instant Pot is available in the core series models along with a few additional versions. The 6 quarts models include:
- Lux 6 Quart
- Duo 6 Quart
- Duo Nova 6 Quart
- Duo Plus 6 Quart
- Ultra 6 Quart
- Max
- Smart (WiFi)
- Duo Evo Plus 6 Quart
The Instant Pot is generally available in black with stainless steel. There are a few special color options for the Lux and Viva 6 quart models.
The Lux is available in a Pioneer Woman series and the Viva has 3 additional colors to choose from. Instant Pot also started to release the Duo 6 quart in a few colors including white, coral, and teal available through Amazon.
Instant Pot 8 Quart Models
For most of the Instant Pot models, the 8 quart Instant Pots is the largest available. The seven options available for the 8 quart include:
- Lux 8 Quart
- Duo 8 Quart
- Duo Nova 8 Quart
- Duo Plus 8 Quart
- Ultra 8 Quart
- Viva 8 Quart
- Duo Evo Plus 8 Quart (released September 2019)
- Duo Crisp + Air Fryer (released November 2019)
The new Instant Pot Duo Crisp + Air Fryer is the only model to be available in 8 quarts exclusively.
Instant Pot 10 Quart Models
The 10 Quart Instant Pot is the largest available as of early September 2019 one model currently available. This one is easy to overlook because it’s not listed with the rest of the series on Amazon.
- Duo Nova 10 Quart
Choose the Instant Pot Size and model that works for you
Fortunately, there are multiple sizes and models for you to choose from, depending on how many people you usually cook for, how you plan to use it, how much space you have available, and how much you want to spend.
The 6 quart model is the most commonly recommended size to choose as it gives a greater range of flexibility, most recipes are written for the 6 quart, and has a wider range of accessories available.
I personally went with a 3 quart model to start because I have limited kitchen storage space (including in the freezer), and I am generally only cooking for 1.
One thing to note about the smaller 3 quart models, they don’t usually have all of the smart programs available in the larger 6 quart sizes. For example, if you want the Cake Smart Program, you’ll need a 6 or 8 quart Instant Pot.
Choose the best size that works for you. Don’t worry, many people expand their collection of Instant Pots over time. And you usually can cook using more than 1 Instant Pot at the same time.
How to figure out which Instant Pot size you have
Not sure which Instant Pot size you have? Here’s a quick trick to figure that out.
Check the sticker on the back of your Instant Pot. While the print is a little small, it will tell you the model you currently have along with the volume (size) in terms of quarts: 3, 6, 8, or 10. If you have an older model Instant Pot, it’s also possible you have a 5 quart version.
With the 6 quart model being the most popular, it wouldn’t be surprising if you have that one. But it’s always a good idea to double-check if you have any questions.
Related: 3 ways to tell which size Instant Pot you have
Over to you. What other questions do you have about the Instant Pot sizes?
Have you chosen your first Instant Pot or are you in the market for another one? What are you focusing on when making your decision?
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