How many ounces are in a #2 can?

Question

I am looking at a recipe which calls for a #2 can of tomatoes. I don't knowi f it is the smaller can (about 14 oz.) or the larger can (about 28 oz.)

Answer 1

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Here you go...

Many recipes specify a can size rather than a volume amount. This chart will also come in handy to determine how much to buy.

*BE SURE & GO TO THE WEBSITE BELOW ...IT IS EASIER TO LOOK AT THE CHART THERE, THAN TO JUST LOOK AT WHAT YOU SEE BELOW THAT WAS "COPIED" FROM THAT WEBSITE.

Can Size Weight Cups Servings Uses
4 oz 4 oz. 1/2 1
6 oz 6 oz. 3/4 1
8 oz 8 oz. 1 2 Fruits, vegetables, specialties for small families.
Picnic 10 1/2-12 oz. 1 1/4 2 - 3 Mainly condensed soups. Some fruits, vegetables,
meat, fish, specialties.
12 oz. vacuum 12 oz. 1 1/2 3 - 4 Mainly for vacuum packed corn
No. 211 12 oz. 1 1/2 3 - 4
No. 300 14-16 oz. (14 oz.-1 lb.) 1 3/4 3 - 4 Pork and beans, baked beans, meat products, cranberry sauce, blue-berries, specialties.
No. 303 16-17 oz.(1 lb.-1 lb.-1 oz.) 2 4 Principal size for fruits and vegetables. Also some meat products, ready-to-serve soups, specialties.
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No. 2 20 oz.(1 lb.-4 oz.) or 18 fl. oz.(1 pt.-2 fl. oz.) 2 1/2 5 Juices, ready-to-serve soups, some specialties, pineapple, apple slices. No longer in popular use for most fruits and vegetables.
No. 2 1/2 27-29 oz. (1 lb.-11 oz.- 1 lb.-13 oz.) 3 1/2 7 Fruits, some vegetables (pumpkin, sauerkraut, spinach and other greens, tomatoes).
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No. 3 33 1/2 oz. 4 1/4 8
No. 3 cylinder or 46 fl. oz 51 oz. (3 lb.-3 oz.) or 46 fl. oz.(1 qt.-14 fl. oz.) 5 3/4 10 - 12 Fruit and vegetable juices, pork and beans. Institutional size for condensed soups, some vegetables..
No. 5 56 oz. 7 14
No. 10 6 1/2 lb. to 7 lb. 5 oz. 12-13 25 Institutional size for fruits, vegetables and some other foods.

Answer 2

A #2 can is approx 2 1/2 cups or about 20 ounces. Since you've got a choice that doesn't fall into the actual #2 size, go with the larger. You can always start with less then add more to taste.

May I ask what you're making? Most recipes (aside from baking) don't require that you be that exact and a little leeway let's you decide if you want a more or less tomatoey flavor.

Answer 3

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How many ounces are in a #2 can?
I am looking at a recipe which calls for a #2 can of tomatoes. I don't knowi f it is the smaller can (about 14 oz.) or the larger can (about 28 oz.)

Answer 4

A #2 can holds 2 1/2 cups.

Answer 5

like both, fruits: berries, oranges, pears, peaches, dragonfruit, pomegranate.... Vegetables: CUCUMBERS, bok choy, green beans, broccoli,.... I actually guess the two are great.