How many pounds of flour, sugar, etc can be stored in 1, 11/2, & 2 gallon Montana jars with airtight lid?
934089
Yes-a five pound bag of flour will fit into this. A six quart container generally fits 5 lbs of flour and 6 quarts= 1 1/2 gallons. Here is a link to guide you:http://www.simplyprepared.com/storage%20containers.htm
934090
I have two, 1 1/2 gallon jars. I use one to hold a little more than a pound of flour. The other holds a two-pound bag of sugar.
934091
The 1 1/2 gallon is huge. It would probably hold 7-8 lbs of flour. It definitely holds a 5 lb bag VERY comfortably!
934092
It is unfortunate that the answers you've gotten so far are all over the map but at least you got the simple answer to your question, which is "yes." What I also learned is that a cup of flour weighs about 5 oz but may vary between 4 and 6 oz. If we use 5 oz multiplied by the 16 cups of volume in a gallon, that's 80 ounces of flour that will fit in a gallon, which is the same as five pounds (80 oz/16 oz per lb). So a standard 5 lb. package of flour will fit a one gallon container pretty closely. A 1.5 gallon container like this one might fit about 7-8 lbs of flour. Hope that helps.
934093
Flour is typically sold in 5-lb bags. A 5-lb bag of flour will fit in a 6-gallon container. Other products such as sugar will take up more or less room, depending on the substance. You may wish to Google your specifics, as many people have already done the calculations for almost every cooking / baking product available. Good luck!
57594
They have a pretty good rubber (maybe soft plastic) seal. I don'think it's air tight. They have been dependable in storing flour and cookies.
1319659
Yes. It has a plastic/teflon inner ring in the lid that you push into the mouth of the jar and it is a fairly tight seal. We store flour and sugar in our jars.
1672300
I have flour in one, sugar in another, confectionery sugar and brown sugar in others. Baking soda is ok, but the container I would keep it in it a bit too big for one box. I use another container to keep my chewing gum fresh. I use another for corn meal (love cornbread), and another for brown sugar cubes for coffee. I've even used the largest one to store my berry sangria. It stays fresh in the fridge to chill, and if extra to store for 1-2 days. I keep everything fresh, and I use them all the time. One time we stored Good and Plenty when it didn't fit in the dispenser. Everything I've put in works. I have flour in one, sugar in another, confectionery sugar and brown sugar in others. Baking soda is ok, but the container I would keep it in it a bit too big for one box. I use another container to keep my chewing gum fresh. I use another for corn meal (love cornbread), and another for brown sugar cubes for coffee. I've even used the largest one to store my berry sangria. It stays fresh in the fridge to chill, and if extra to store for 1-2 days. I keep everything fresh, and I use them all the time. One time we stored Good and Plenty when it didn't fit in the dispenser. Everything I've put... » Read More I have flour in one, sugar in another, confectionery sugar and brown sugar in others. Baking soda is ok, but the container I would keep it in it a bit too big for one box. I use another container to keep my chewing gum fresh. I use another for corn meal (love cornbread), and another for brown sugar cubes for coffee. I've even used the largest one to store my berry sangria. It stays fresh in the fridge to chill, and if extra to store for 1-2 days. I keep everything fresh, and I use them all the time. One time we stored Good and Plenty when it didn't fit in the dispenser. Everything I've put in works. « Show Less
861911
This container is totally airtight! I have one for flour, one for sugar. No bugs....and you talk about humid! I live in Alabama! LOL!
1609479
Hello Cassidy, No unfortunately these jars do not have a wide enough opening to use a 1 cup measuring tool to scoop out the flour or sugar or whatever. I use these jars for everything, but as far as scooping things out, I use a large spoon to scoop out and put into the measuring cup. I own several sizes, from 4oz up to 67 and none have a wide enough opening. There are very nice glass jars from Anchor Hocking Heritage Hill, but they do not have the rubber sealing ring, so I'm not sure how well the flour or product you wish to store will keep. I hope this helps. Thank you, Donna
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I use mine for sugar for which it holds 5 lbs pretty comfortably. As for flour, I am not certain I'm afraid.
2215608
I know, it's so hard to know which one to pick. The 5 1/2 quart is probably your best bet with the flour...you can try the 4.0 to 4 1/2 quart but flour puffs up (which is why it's so hard to find a container that holds a 5lb bag) so try letting it settle a bit as you pour the flour into the container. We buy 4 lb bags of sugar and it fits in the 2.6 quart container. Hope this helps.
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one 4.0 qt Container 6.25" x 6.25" x 10.5" for a 5 lb bag of flour or sugar; one 2.5 qt Container 4.25" x 6.25" x 9.3" for rice, pasta, breadsticks; one 2.4 qt Container 6.25" x 6.25" x 7.5" for cookies, crackers; one 2.1 qt Container 4.25" x 4.25" x 13.5" for spaghetti, linguini, lasagna; two 0.9 qt Containers 4.25" x 4.25" x 7.5" for brown sugar, nuts; two 0.5 qt Containers 4.25" x 6.25" x 3.1" for tea bags, candy, sugar cubes; two 0.3-quart Containers 4.25" x 4.25" x 4.5" for spices, dried chilies, bouillon
760856
The largest one can hold either 5 lb of flour or 5 lb of sugar, but the middle-sized one cannot. The middle-sized one holds about 4 lb of sugar, so if you're baking and use some of a new package the remainder would fit. This issue is why I bought two sets. I use the two largest for the 5 lb flour and sugar. I use the other ones for brown sugar, powdered sugar, tea bags, choc chips etc. I didn't have any problem finding a use for the 6 cannisters.
559964
Yes, the 23 cup container will easily fit a five pound bag of flour[measured with a unopened five pound bag of sugar and there was plenty of room around and on top in container].
1894819
I am able to fit an 8 lb bag of dog food into this jar. I love it! I would estimate a good portion of a 10 lb bag of flour would fit nicely in it.
847099
It is just under a gallon in capacity. It easily holds 3 dozen bakery cookies.
2222941
Large canister would hold a 5 pound bag of flour, next size holds about a 3pound bag of sugar, next one holds about 30 tea bags, and the smallest holds about 50 packs of sugar sweetner
2284823
For cabinet storage, up to 8 months in a sealed container or original packaging. Up to a year in the refrigerator. I keep all of my flour in tightly sealed plastic containers in the freezer, keeps indefinitely.
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I have flour in one, sugar in another, confectionery sugar and brown sugar in others. Baking soda is ok, but the container I would keep it in it a bit too big for one box. I use another container to keep my chewing gum fresh. I use another for corn meal (love cornbread), and another for brown sugar cubes for coffee. I've even used the largest one to store my berry sangria. It stays fresh in the fridge to chill, and if extra to store for 1-2 days. I keep everything fresh, and I use them all the time. One time we stored Good and Plenty when it didn't fit in the dispenser. Everything I've put in works.
304790
I put 25 lbs in a 5-gallon bucket. I wouldn't put in anymore than that. I store lentils and black eye peas.