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Chart Of Standard Can Sizes Numbered Can Size Cans Sizes in Inches Volume #1 Picnic 2​11⁄16 x 4 11 oz. #1 Tall 3​1⁄16 x 4​11⁄16 16 oz. #2 3​7⁄16 x 4​9⁄16 1 lb. 4 oz. #2.5 4​1⁄16 x 4​11⁄16 1 lb. 13 oz. 16 more rows •

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Chart Of Standard Can Sizes

Most common sized cans

Numbered Can Size Cans Sizes in Inches Volume Equivalents #1 Picnic

2​11⁄ 16 x 4 11 oz. 1 1/3 cups #1 Tall 3​1⁄ 16 x 4​11⁄ 16 16 oz. 2 cups #2 3​7⁄ 16 x 4​9⁄ 16 1 lb. 4 oz. 2 1/2 cups #2.5 4​1⁄ 16 x 4​11⁄ 16 1 lb. 13 oz. 3 1/2 cups #3 33 1/2 oz. 4 1/4 cups #3 Cylinder 4​1⁄ 4 x 7 46 oz. 5 3/4 cups #5 5​1⁄ 8 x 5​5⁄8 56 oz. 7 1/3 cups #6Z 2​2⁄ 16 x 3​1⁄2 6.08 oz

2/3 cup

#8Z short (8 oz can)

2​11⁄ 16 x 3 7.93 oz 1 cup (+, -)

#10 6​3⁄ 16 x 7 6 1/2 lbs. (104 oz.) to 7 lbs. 5 oz. (117 oz.) 13 cups #211 2​11⁄ 16 x 4​14⁄ 16 12 oz. 1 1/2 cups #300 3 x 4​7⁄ 16 14 to 16 oz. 1 3/4 cups #303 3​3⁄ 16 x 4​3⁄8 16 to 17 oz. 2 cups Picnic (see#1 above) 2​11⁄ 16 x 4 10 1/2 to 12 ounces 1 1/4 cups Less Common Sized Cans #1 Juice 13 oz. 1 5/8 cups #1 Square 16 oz. 2 cups #2.5 Square 31 oz. scant 4 cups #3 Squat

23 oz. 2 3/4 cups

Common Products and Can Sizes With Volumes and Servings

So lets put this in perspective for some foods you may be familiar with. Take a look at the charts below and you'll find many of the foods with which you may be familiar. This image will give you an idea of these common can sizes. The image above shows 5 cans out of my pantry. Starting on the left, back is a DiNapoli tomato can of whole, peeled tomatoes, 20 ounces, a #2.5 can. The next two cans are #300 cans of Swanson chicken broth and Natural Directions organic kidney beans. The front row shows a short, 8 ounce can of Del Monte tomato sauce in an #8Z Short can. Next is an 2.25 ounce can of Lindsay sliced olives packed in a can size we've yet to identify.

Common Foods Assorted Sizes - Weight - Servings

Food Can Size

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Ounces / Pounds

Grams / KG

Servings Condensed soup

#2 10.75 ounces

298 g

2 1/2, 1/2 cup servings

Progresso soups / non condensed soups

#303

19 ounces

538 g

2, 1 cup servings

Tuna

3 3/8" x 1 1/2"

5 ounces

142 g

2 1/2, 2 ounce servings

Sweetened condensed milk

14 ounces

396 g

10, 2 tablespoon servings

Evaporated milk

2 6/16 x 3 7/16

12 ounces

354 ml

12, 2 tablespoon servings

Tomato paste

6Z

6 ounce

170 g

5, 2 tablespoon servings

#300 Can

A #300 can holds about 15 ounces and is one of the most common sized cans you'd find in your pantry. These cans measure 3" wide x 4 7/16" tall Canned beans, and other vegetables and some fruit can be found packed in this size can. This can is a little less than 4" high and close to 3" wide. On average you're going to get about 3 1/2 servings out of a #300 can. You may find older recipes that call for #303 cans. They were slightly larger but only by a few ounces. In most cases you'd be safe using the more common #300 can. These cans are still used today for some products.

Food Can Size

Ounces / Pounds

Grams / KG

Servings Kidney beans

#300 15 ounces

425 g

3 1/2, 1/2 cup servings

Tomato sauce

#300

15 ounces

425 g

7, 1/4 cup servings

Green beans

#300

14 1/2 ounces

411 g

3 1/2, 1/2 cup servings

Peaches

#300 15 ounces

425 g

3 1/2, 1/2 cup servings

Diced tomatoes

#300 14 1/2 ounces

411 g

3, 1/2 cup servings

Chicken Broth

#300 14 1/2 ounces

411 g

2, 1 cup servings

#10 Cans

The #10 can holds over 6 pounds and over 20 servings depending on the contents. This can measures about 6 3/16" wide and 7" high. You may find these large cans at stores like Costco or Smart & Final, less typically at the grocery store. Clearly this is a very large can. If you have a large family this might be economical for you.

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