Can Size Conversion Chart for Ingredients in Recipes

[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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