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The Ferguson Recipes

Calamari Piccata 🌄 💤 ⏳
California Cafe's Chicken And Basil Potstickers 💤 ⏳
California Coffee Cake 🌄 💤 ⏳
California Roll 🌄 💤 ⏳
Can Size Conversion 🌄 💤 ⏳
Canard Au Vin 🌄 💤 ⏳
Candy Corn "Butterfinger" Fudge 🌄 💤
Caramel Apple Bombs 💤 ⏳
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Can Size Conversion
Can Size Conversion
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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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Ingredients
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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.
Servings\Yield
Serving Size N/A
💬 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.
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Can Size Conversion was added on February 10, 2022 and last updated on May 17, 2025.
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