Storage jar size guide: Find the right size for your supplies
Storing supplies in jars is a great idea. Not only are they hermetically sealed and therefore 100% moth-proof, but it also keeps your pantry tidy and organized . You can see exactly how much of which ingredients you still have at home and what you should stock up on soon.
What size do I need?
The new Oleni Mason Jar | 2 liters easily holds 500 g of pasta.
When transferring supplies into jars, questions can quickly arise because weight is not always the same as volume. How much flour fits into the storage jar and what size do I need for 500 g of macaroni ?
In this article, we will therefore clarify which size you need for which quantities of different foods.
Weight ≠ Volume
On food packaging, the weight is usually given in grams , but storage jars are differentiated by their volume in ml or liters . How does that fit together? Unfortunately, it is not always as simple with food as it is with water, where weight is equal to volume. For example, one kg of flour is equal to 1.4 liters.
So that you don't have to do a lot of calculations, we have created a helpful table with the most common foods and our recommendation for the right glass size:
Better safe than sorry!
Having some leeway is always good. If in doubt, go for the larger jar rather than the smaller one. That way, you can easily fill the newly purchased container if there is still a little bit of the old one left. Because let's be honest: is there anything more annoying than when the last bit no longer fits in the jar?
Planning is half the battle
When choosing the right size for your storage jars, it is also important to consider where exactly you want to store them? In the cupboard, shelf or drawer? It is best to measure your storage space and consider how many jars will fit next to each other .
You can also stack jars on top of each other in the cupboard or on the shelf . Because you can still see everything clearly from the front. This works best with our new wooden lids, as they have a slightly raised edge and are guaranteed not to accidentally drop anything.
By the way: Our uniform and attractive labels are perfect for keeping your pantry neat and tidy. The labels are available for the storage jars with bamboo lids and the Mason jars . They can even be washed in the dishwasher and are guaranteed not to come off!
