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WRTN
12-22-2007, 11:23 AM
Not sure if this is the right place for this question so please move it if there is a better forum section.

I was looking at various bulk purchase food items that have been canned for long term storage. The cans are described by number size such as #6 or #10.

Can someone point me to a link or post what the capacity of the various size cans is? In particular what is the largest size can used for commercial canning of foods. I have seen 1 gallon size food service cans which I am thinking may be a #10 but it would be helpful to know all the size cans used and their capacity.

I just for clarification, I am referring to the steel cans like those purchased in grocery stores not the mason jars.

I have tried a number of google and other searchs and have not come up with much information.

Thanks!

Shamrock1121
12-23-2007, 04:13 AM
Here's a web site that might help.

http://www.umchs.org/umchsresources/administration/workplan/USDA/Centers/U%2024%20Guide%20to%20Common%20Can%20Sizes/A%20guide%20to%20common%20can%20sizes.PDF

Or just Google - common can sizes - for more information.

-Karen

WRTN
12-23-2007, 09:02 AM
Thank you VERY much Shamrock. EXACTLY what I was looking for and then some.