1 litre carton
A carton is a box-shaped container, often made of cardboard or plastic, used for packaging liquids like milk or juice.
How big is it?
1 L in capacity
Also 0.2642 US gal
Volume · example
A little perspective
About the same scale as French coffee press.
French coffee press: A French coffee press is a device for brewing coffee by steeping ground beans in hot water and separating them with a plunger and mesh filter.
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1 litre carton
Defined 1 litre capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked volume is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
French coffee press
A defined one-litre, 22 cm tall French press comparison specimen. Nominal beverage capacity and exterior height vary by manufacturer.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined nominal capacity is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 1 L
For comparison, this page uses volume. This is labelled example: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value.
Defined 1 litre capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
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Recorded properties
1 litre carton dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 L | Not recorded | example |
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Nearest lower value · Containers750 ml bottle750 mlA wine bottle is a glass container designed for holding and serving wine.
Around the same scale · ContainersFrench coffee press1 LA French coffee press is a device for brewing coffee by steeping ground beans in hot water and separating them with a plunger and mesh filter.
Nearest higher value · Containers1.7 litre kettle1.7 LA kettle is used to heat water, often for making tea or coffee.Sources and method
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ContainersFrench coffee press1 LA French coffee press is a device for brewing coffee by steeping ground beans in hot water and separating them with a plunger and mesh filter.Containers750 ml bottle750 mlA wine bottle is a glass container designed for holding and serving wine.Containers1.7 litre kettle1.7 LA kettle is used to heat water, often for making tea or coffee.
Containers500 ml bottle500 mlA bottle is a container with a narrow neck for storing and pouring liquids.
Containers2 litre bottle2 LA soda bottle is used to contain and serve carbonated soft drinks.
Containers350 ml mug350 mlA mug is a handled cup used for hot beverages like tea or coffee.
Containers3 litre saucepan3 LA saucepan is a deep pan with a handle, used for cooking or boiling food on a hob.
Containers330 ml drinks can330 mlA drinks can is a sealed metal container for beverages such as soft drinks or beer.