How to Interpret Can Size Numbers
Some favorite older recipes may call for can sizes such as a Number 2 or a Number 303 can. Here's a chart to help you determine how these correspond to current can measurements.
| Can Size Number | Approximate Volume of Food | Approximate Weight of Food |
|---|---|---|
| No. 1 (Picnic) | 1 ¼ cups | 10 ½ to 12 ounces |
| No. 300 | 1 ¾ cups | 14 to 16 ounces |
| No. 303 | 2 cups | 15 to 17 ounces |
| No. 2 | 2 ½ cups | 20 ounces |
| No. 2 ½ | 3 ½ cups | 27 to 29 ounces |
| No. 3 | 5 ¾ cups | 51 ounces |
| No. 5 | 7 cups | 56 ounces |
| No. 10 | 3 quarts | 6 ½ to 7 pounds and 5 ounces |
