types of mason jars
Whether you call them “mason jars,” “canning jars,” or “Ball” jars, they come in many different sizes and shapes. Before we can figure out which types of mason jars are right for our project, we need to learn how to speak “jar.”
Jars are categorized in 2 key ways:
- Capacity–measured in ounces
- Mouth diameter–regular or wide
Jars within each category also come in a variety of shapes and colors. Some have brand names and images on them while others feature plain smooth sides.
Come meet a line-up of some of the most common jars, with photos by Fresh Preserving.
12 oz. / Three-quarters pint
Quilted crystal regular mouth jar
14 oz.
Sure seal bail storage jar
16 oz. / pint
Elite wide mouth jar Regular mouth jar
Elite regular mouth sharing jar Wide mouth jar
Elite regular mouth spiral jar Smooth sided regular mouth jar
Elite wide mouth jar
24 oz. / pint-and-a-half
Wide mouth jar
28 oz. / pint-and-three-quarters
Elite wide mouth spiral jar
32 oz. / quart
Wide mouth jar Regular mouth jar
Smooth sided wide mouth jar Smooth sided regular mouth jar
Elite wide mouth jar
38 oz.
Sure seal bail storage jar
64 oz. / half-gallon
Wide mouth jar Super wide mouth jar
128 oz. / gallon
Super wide mouth commemorative jar