On Wed, 18 Dec 2013 17:49:18 -0500, Gary > wrote:

> sf wrote:
> >
> > Trying to buy new flour and sugar containers, but stymied by their
> > labels. Flour and sugar come in weight, but the containers come in
> > volume and there is no indication about which size would be
> > appropriate for 4 pounds of sugar or flour. Which size container do
> > you use to hold that amount?
>
> Well, here's a specific answer to your specific question.
> I've use these two Rubbermaid containers forever (over 30 years)
>
> For sugar - a 12 cup container
> For flour - a 21 cup container
> Naturally, they both have tight sealing lids.
>
> A bag of sugar or flour fills these up pretty full from empty, but
> leaving a tiny bit of room to start working with. Perfect sizes, imo.
>

Thanks, Gary - much appreciated.


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