Description
Can dimensions: 3-1/16″ Diameter x 1-6/16″ High (301 x 106)
For use with 301 Plastic Overcaps
Can Dimension Conversion Chart***
In order to help you understand the various sizes of cans, the following chart is a comparison of the food cans that we carry. It lays out the naming convention of the can, dimensions, capacity, and type of can, and the size of chuck required on your can sealer;
Can Name | Can Size | Approx. Capacity ** | Can Style | Chuck Size & Lid |
2oz Dry Herb Can | 2-11/16″ Dia. x 1-1/16″ High | 2oz | Steel, Straight smooth sides | 211 |
3oz Mini Herb Can | 2-11/16″ Diameter x 1-3/8″ High | 3oz | Steel, Straight smooth sides | 211 |
4oz Tuna Can | 3-1/16″ Dia. x 1-6/16″ High | 4oz | Steel, Straight smooth sides | 301 |
6oz Salmon Can | 3-7/16″ Dia. x 1-11/16″ High | 6oz | Steel, Straight, smooth sides | 307 |
8oz Tapered Salmon Can | 3-7/16″ Dia. x 2″ High | 8oz | Steel, Tapered, smooth sides | 307 |
16oz Tapered Salmon Can | 3-1/16″ Dia. x 4-8/16″ High | 16oz | Steel, Tapered, smooth sides | 301 |
Understanding metal tin can dimensions is easy if you know how to interpret the numbers. Here is a guide to help you.
- In North America, numbers are usually stated in inches and in 16th of an inch.
- By way of convention, the diameter of the can is always mentioned first.
- The most basic can size description lists only two dimensions: diameter x height.
- Each number is a three digit number which is broken down into the following components:
(a) The first digit represents inches.
(b) The second and third digits represent a 16th of an inch.
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