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What can size should be used when a recipe says "no. 2" can?

Older recipes were more likely to use this kind of measurement. Without a handy reference chart, there is no easy way to know the size of each can. A few of the can sizes and their equivalents are listed here: Can Size - Volume - Average Net Weight No. 1 picnic - 1/4 cups -10 1/2 ounces No. 300 - 1 3/4 cups - 15 1/2ounces No. 1 tall or 303 - 2 cups - 15-17 ounces No. 2 - 2 1/2 cups - 20 ounces No. 2 1/2 - 3 1/2 cups - 29 ounces No. 3 - 4 cups - 33 ounces No. 3 cylinder - 5 3/4 cups - 46-51 ounces No. 10 - 3 quarts - 6 lb. 9 ounces Reference: Handbook of Food Preparation, Food and Nutrition Section, American Home Economics Association http://dbs.extension.iastate.edu/answers/projects/answerline/questions/answer95.html

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