Size Matters! Your Comprehensive Mason Jar Size Guide

Hey there, Mason jar fans!

One of the most common questions we receive at Mason Jar Lifestyle is about Mason jar sizes. “Will this fit on my Mason jar?!”, “Does this fit a regular Mason jar?” and also “Does this fit a normal Mason jar?”And we get it! I’ve been on your side of the computer screen before, finger poised over the Buy Now button of a pair of cute, size 7 shoes wondering, “Will these fit??” I always wear a 7… well almost always. What if this isn’t one of those times!

Don’t panic! We’ve decide to put all of your questions about regular mouth and wide mouth Mason jars to rest here in our comprehensive size guide post!

We’ve even created an awesome printable you can use at home just to be sure you’re getting the right size accessory for your Mason jar! Read down further for directions and illustrations on how to use it.

The Basics
Regular Mouth Or Wide Mouth

Mason Jar Size Comparison Chart
Regular Mouth
Wide Mouth
Freezable?
Jar Sizes and Uses

Regular Mouth Jelly Jar –4 oz – ½ cup
Regular Mouth Half-Pint – 8 oz – 1 cup
Regular Mouth Three Quarters Pint – 12 oz – 1¼ cups
Regular Mouth Pint – 16 oz – 2 cups
Regular Mouth Quart – 32 oz – 4 cups
Wide Mouth Line Up:

Wide Mouth Half-Pint – 8 oz – 1 cup
Wide Mouth Pint – 16 oz – 2 cups
Wide Mouth Pint and a Half – 24 oz – 2 ½ cups
Wide Mouth Quart – 32 oz – 4 cups
Wide Mouth Half Gallon – 64 oz – 8 cups
How To Use The Mason Jar Size Guide
Label Size Guide For Mason Jars

First the Basics:

Good news! There are only TWO lid sizes for Mason jars – regular and wide mouth – and the difference between them is less than an inch.

So whether you have a 4 oz regular mouth jelly jar or a 32 oz regular mouth quart jar – the lid size doesn’t change! Pretty neat, huh?!

That means you can give your kid a glass of milk in an 8 oz (half-pint) regular mouth jar with a straw lid and metal straw and then wash and reuse thesame lid with a longer straw in your 16 oz (pint) regular mouth jar with cold brewed coffee in it! So much versatility!

Also the major Mason jar brands, Ball, Kerr, and Bernardin (their Canadian brand), are made by the same parent company, Newell Brands, so you can expect consistency across the majority of the commercially available Mason jars.

These two facts will simplify your accessory shopping for sure!

Regular Mouth or Wide Mouth:

Both of these a-Mason jars have a lot to offer and canners and Mason jar enthusiasts certainly have their preferences.

For me personally, it comes down to what I’m using the jar for that determines if I reach for a wide or regular mouth

So let’s compare them and then I’ll show you how to use our nifty printable guide at home.

Mason Jar Size Comparison Chart:

Regular Mouth Mason Jar Size	Ounces	Cups	Height	Width @ Midpoint	Straw Size
Jelly Jar	4 oz	½	2 ¼”	2 ¾”	N/A
Half Pint	8 oz	1	3 ¾”	2 ⅜”	Short
Three Quarters Pint	12 oz	1½	5 ¼”	2 ⅜”	Medium
Pint	16 oz	2	5″	2 ¾”	Medium
Quart	32 oz	4	6 ¾”	3 ⅜”	Long

Wide Mouth Mason Jar Size	Ounces	Cups	Height	Width @ Midpoint	Straw Size
Half Pint	8 oz	1	2 ½”	2 ⅞”	N/A
Pint	16 oz	2	4 ⅝”	3″	Medium
Pint and a Half	24 oz	2 ½	6 ⅝”	3″	Long
Quart	32 oz	4	6 ½”	3 ¼”	Long
Half Gallon	64 oz	8	9 ⅛”	4″	Extra Long

Regular Mouth:

The regular mouth jar was the original model and measures 2 ³⁄8″ for the inner diameter and 2¾” for the outer diameter. It often has the iconic Mason jar shape (tapered top and wider at the bottom – just like me!) and is widely popular and available. You can easily score some regular mouth jars at yard sales and your favorite thrift store whenever you need to add to your collection. In generally, canners prefer a regular mouth jar for pourable foods such as sauces, jellies, and jams.

Here at Mason Jar Lifestyle, we use accessories to turn our regular mouth jars into almost anything! Below is a chart with the sizes regular mouth jars that are available and some suggested ideas:

Regular Mouth Jar Size	Type	With accessories, it could be used for…
4 oz	jelly	Snacks, dips, organization, kid-size portions
8 oz	half-pint	Hot & cold kids cups, crafts, sorting, pen holder
12 oz	3/4 pint	Candle holder, dry goods, toothbrush holder
16 oz	pint	Hot & cold drinks, flower vase, soap pumps
32 oz	quart	Solar lights, coin banks, bug house, dry goods

Wide Mouth:

The wide mouth jar is the newer kid on the shelf and measures 3″ for the inner diameter and 3 ³⁄8″ for the outer diameter. This model has a distinct advantage in the cleaning category because it’s much easier to fit your hand and/or sponge into the opening. Canners favor wide mouth jars for whole fruits and veggies as they’re easier to fill.

Here at Mason Jar Lifestyle, the wide mouth jars get A LOT of love! We love them for drinking, making salads, and consuming leftovers. Some more ideas include:

Wide Mouth Jar Sizes	Type	With accessories, it could be used for…
8 oz	half-pint	Snacks, dips, spreads, ramekin with a lid, air freshener
16 oz	pint	Hot & cold cups, leftovers, to-go lunch, straw organizer
24 oz	pint & half	To-go smoothies, salads, hot & cold big drinks
32 oz	quart	Cold brewing coffee, store juice, soup, snacks, nuts, and more
64 oz	half-gallon	Fermentation, sun tea, dry good storage, countertop compost

Freezable?

Another popular questions is which jars are freezable and which aren’t. The answer is if the jar has straight sides (no tapering / shoulders) then it’s freezable. On some jars there’s a fill line marked for freezer use but the general rule of thumb is to leave half an inch (½”) of open space at the top to allow for expansion. We’ve marked which ones are freezer safe on our ink friendly printable size guide as well as our expanded versions for your convenience:

Jar Sizes and Uses:

**The Regular Mouth Mason Jar Line Up**

Jelly Jar –4 oz – ½ cup

This sweet little jar is about 2 ¼” tall and is freezable. It’s perfect to use for jellies, jams, customized condiments, jazzed up butters, dipping sauces, and infused vinegars.

We love them around Mason Jar Lifestyle to organize office supplies like paperclips, rubber bands, pushpins, and more! They’re also helpful in organizing small bits of craft supplies like buttons or straight pins. Add one of our many decorative lids for style and function!

Got a stinky fridge, cabinet, or bathroom? Put some baking soda in your jar with one of our cut out lids for adorable, stink-reduction!

But my all time favorite use is for SNACKS! The 4 oz jar is perfect for breaking up big bags of goldfish crackers and other foods that need to be kept airtight and fresh with one of our storage lids – we have stainless steel, cork, or plastic. For snacking kiddos, I recommend adding a silicone sleeve for break protection.

Half-Pint –8 oz – 1 cup

The half-pint, regular mouth, Mason jar is about 3 ¾” tall. Canners love this jar for jams, jellies, marmalades, fruit syrups, chutneys, and pizza sauce. It’s also a great fit with our short size straws or grab a combo pack of straight, safer or thin, bent straws.

Around the house, this handy sized jar is perfect for kid’s drinks! I keep an assortment of silicone sleeves, painted straw lids, and metal straws on hand for playdates! Each kid can customize their cup and keep track of it all day (saving my dishpan hands!). We add a silicone drinking lid to the jar and sleeve for kid-sized, hot, to-go drinks – our tradition is hot chocolate in the car while looking at Christmas lights!

This jar is also a great size for organizing! Get your craft corner straightened out and stylish with decorative lids. Tidy up your desk with a frog lid to keep your pens in place.

Three Quarters Pint –12 oz – 1¼ cups

The quilted jelly jar is the most popular version of the 12 oz Mason jar and it measures about 5 ¼” high. This beauty can be used as a drinking cup with any of our regular mouth lids and medium size straw in stainless steel, glass, or silicone.

Here at Mason Jar Lifestyle, we love the 12 oz size for home décor projects and they’re extra attractive with their quilted pattern! Add a regular mouth soap or lotion pump to beautify your bathroom. Tame the sink chaos with a toothbrush holder or sundry lid for cotton balls and swabs.

This is also a great size to use with our solar lights outside which can hang from your fence, pergola, or tree using one of our handle options.

No matter how you decide to use this unique jar, it’s sure to add some style and elegance!

Pint – 16 oz – 2 cups

The regular mouth pint jars are a popular choice, have that iconic Mason jar shape, and measure about 5″ tall. A pint sized jar is great for drinking all sorts of beverages! Throw on a silicone sleeve, drinking lid, and medium straw for your perfect on-the-go cup!

Buy staples in bulk? Hey, me too! This size jar makes a perfect counter top container to neatly pour liquids using our cruet lid or stylishly serve sugar with our diner style dispensing lid. You can easily store other dry goods and easily pour them out with a regular mouth pouring lid.

Entertaining? The pint size jar is pairs perfectly with our tiki torch lids or table top and hanging candle holders to bring ambiance to your gathering.

Quart – 32 oz – 4 cups

Get ready to meet The Thirst Buster! This quart jar packs 32 glorious ounces of hydration and measures a little under 6 ¾” in height. It’s perfect paired with a silicone sleeve, drinking lid, and long straw for on the go, at the gym, or at your desk!

Watch your rainy day vacation fund pile up in a beautiful quart jar by adding a coin slot insert, such as our stainless steel option. You can even decorate the jar with adorable chalkboard labels!

Hanging out in the backyard? Grab a 32 oz quart jar and a regular mouth solar lightto add a little twinkle to your evening.

A quart jar is also great for bug catching or storing bulk dry goods with a storage lid or pour spout.

Wide Mouth Line Up: