Can Size Conversion Chart for Ingredients in Recipes

Budget Menu & Dirt Cheap Recipes Equivalents & Substitutions Can Size Conversion Chart for Ingredients in Recipes

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      BellyJean

       

      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
      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
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Budget Menu & Dirt Cheap Recipes Equivalents & Substitutions Can Size Conversion Chart for Ingredients in Recipes