I’ve come across some older recipes that just call for a can size name, like add one No. 3 can of tomatoes, etc. I thought I’d share an easy chart so others could convert their recipes too.
Can Size Name | Weight | Volume |
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Picnic | 10 1/2 to 12 ounces | 1 1/4 cups |
12 ounces vacuum | 12 ounces | 1 1/2 cups |
No. 1 | 11 ounces | 1 1/3 cup |
No. 1 tall | 16 ounces | 2 cups |
No. 1 square | 16 ounces | 2 cups |
No. 2 | 1 pound 4 ounces or 1 pint 2 fluid ounces | 2 1/2 cups |
No. 2 1/2 | 1 pound 13 ounces | 3 1/2 cups |
No. 2 1/2 square | 31 ounces | scant 4 cups |
No. 3 | 51 ounces | 5 3/4 cups |
No. 3 squat | 23 ounces | 2 3/4 cups |
No. 5 | 56 ounces | 7 1/3 cups |
No. 10 | 6 pounds 6 ounces to 7 pounds 5 ounces | 12 cups |
No. 300 | 14 to 16 ounces | 1 3/4 cups |
No. 303 | 16 to 17 ounces | 2 cups |