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Navigate vintage recipes with confidence using this essential can size conversion chart that bridges the gap between old-fashioned recipe terminology and modern measurements. This practical reference translates mysterious can size numbers into precise volume and weight equivalents, ensuring perfect results when working with heritage recipes. From the tiny No. 1 picnic size to the massive No. 10 institutional can, this comprehensive guide helps demystify cookbook terminology from any era.
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Can Size Approximations
Can Size Number Approximate
Volume of Food
Approximate
Weight of Food
No. 1 (Picnic) 1 1/4 cups 10 1/2 to 12 ounces
No. 300 1 3/4 cups 14 to 16 ounces
No. 303 2 cups 16 to 17 ounces
No. 2 2 1/2 cups 20 ounces
No. 2 1/2 3 1/2 cups 27 to 29 ounces
No. 3 5 3/4 cups 51 ounces
No. 10 3 quarts 6 1/2 lbs. - 7 lbs. 5oz.
๐Ÿ’ฌ Uncle Dave says... Some of the old recipes I put on here use can sizes instead of cups or ounces. So I have included a handy conversion chart.
See Directions for details.
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