Information - Can Sizes

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What can size should be used when a recipe says "no. 2" can?

Older recipes were more likely to use this kind of measurement. Without a handy reference chart, there is no easy way to know the size of each can. A few of the can sizes and their equivalents are listed here:

Can Size Volume Average Net Weight

No. 1 picnic 1 1/4 cups 10 1/2 ounces
No. 300 1 3/4 cups 15 1/2ounces
No. 1 tall or 303 2 cups 15-17 ounces
No. 2 2 1/2 cups 20 ounces
No. 2 1/2 3 1/2 cups 29 ounces
No. 3 4 cups 33 ounces
No. 3 cylinder 5 3/4 cups 46-51 ounces
No. 10 3 quarts
6 lb. 9 ounces





Reference: Handbook of Food Preparation, Food and Nutrition Section, American Home Economics Association

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