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I have an old recipe-anyone know what size a #2 can is?

Last post 07-18-2008 3:54 PM by conniek_wi. 3 replies.
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  • 07-18-2008 3:22 PM

    I have an old recipe-anyone know what size a #2 can is?

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    Any help would be appreciated-thanks!

  • 07-18-2008 3:34 PM In reply to

    Re: I have an old recipe-anyone know what size a #2 can is?

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    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 pounds to
    7 pounds and 5 ounces

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  • 07-18-2008 3:44 PM In reply to

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    Thank you very much gavingrma........searched the 'net but just couldn't come up with it.  You have helped me tremendously-have a great weekend!

  • 07-18-2008 3:54 PM In reply to

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    Thanks for that info.  I love to collect old cookbooks and they often refer to can sizes.

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