will this hold a 5# bag of flour, or a 4# sack of sugar?
570892
A 5lb bag of flour or a 10lb bag of sugar will fit in the container. The bags are the same size, just the weight of the substance is different. I hope that helps.
1996891
I use it for flour. I buy the 25 pound bags at Costco and this container will only hold 23 pounds. Hope this helps.
1024685
According to my information, 5 pounds of all-purpose flour is just over 18 cups so I guess this container comes up a bit short. I have to say, though, it's one of the best containers I have used. It seals well. It will keep your flour dry and free from "varmints". I use the container for a 1 pound box of soda crackers. It is perfect for 4 of those "sleeves" that come in the box. Suggestion: make some biscuits and then store the remaining flour in one of these Lock & Lock's. It's a great container.
1229814
A 5 pound bag of flour is about 4.5" x 6" x 9" and the 4 Qt OXO is 6" x 6" x 10.5", so theoretically it should fit, albeit snuggly. I own this one (along with a bunch of other sizes of this brand), but haven't tried to do what you suggested...keeping original packaging. Appreciate a post back if you try it to let us know how it works -- is it messier or neater? Is clean-up of container between bags easier? Thanks.
2275733
I must admit I am terrible with measurements but yes I do think it would hold 10lbs of flour.
487742
Mine is filled with Granulated sugar. It holds 3/4 cup with a little room to spare.
2146826
Sorry, Joyce, I haven't used it for flour, etc., just cookies. Cookies are a biggie here with husband, son-in-law grandies, etc., so a cookie jar was what I needed! The jar is huge, & a 5lb bag of flour would fit, BUT, I wouldn't use it for my flour. There is no seal and I've noticed whatever cookies might be left would get soft, so probably would need a seal. Incidently, I keep my flour in fridge which is best place to keep it.Good cooking!
842098
If you were putting a 50 lb. sack inside the container rather than emptying it into the container it could possibly work. I don't think I would store flour in it without some type of liner.
1371302
I fit three to four average size baking potatoes in the bag and place it with the opening side down. It always works.
980189
Having bought both the 53 oz and the 81 oz, you want the 81 oz. The 53 oz just barely holds the full bag and you might even have a bit of flour still in the bag. You cannot fit the scoop cup in the container with all that flour. The 81 oz holds the bag with a little room left over at the top to accompdate the scoop. Another option would probably be to put the actual paper bag of flour itself in the 81 oz. container. I didn't think of that until after I emptied the bag of flour into the container and threw it away. Next time.........
729215
It's NOT 3.25 ounces but not sure exactly how big it is. It does not fit a full size 5 pound bag of flour but would probably fit a 5 lb bag of sugar. I use it for smaller bags of flour.
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.
1894818
We've been putting 10lb bags of flour in with a little room left over. I'm not sure how much more will fit but 10lbs fits easily.
1808208
The largest canister holds a 5 lb. bag of flour and the next largest holds a 5 lb. bag of sugar.
2275736
If you can give me the dimensions of a 10 lb bag of flour I'll measure and let you know. I love this container, it's very large. I keep dog food in it.
2275735
I 99.9% sure it would hold your flour in its bag. And I'm 99.99% sure that it would hold the flour if you dumped it in. It's a huge container. This was one of my daughter's purchases and she keep the large bag of tortilla chips in it with room to spare. And she REALLY loves it because all the little pieces will come apart for cleaning. She loves hers.
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The big one holds 5 lbs flour, the middle one almost 4 lbs of sugar. I haven't decided what to keep in the small jar so can't speak to how much it holds.