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.
Also known as: French press, cafetiere, cafetière
How big is it?
1 L · defined nominal capacity
Also 0.2642 US gal
Defined nominal capacity · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 750 ml to 1.5 L.
A little perspective
French coffee press vs 1 litre carton: volume comparison
The nominal capacity of a French coffee press is approximately equal to the volume of a 1 litre carton.
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.
Too small to see at this scale. The ring marks its true-scale position, not its volume. The shape has not been enlarged.
A carton is a box-shaped container, often made of cardboard or plastic, used for packaging liquids like milk or juice.
Too small to see at this scale. The ring marks its true-scale position, not its volume. The shape has not been enlarged.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
French coffee press
Defined nominal capacity: 1 L; defined specimen; range 750 ml–1.5 L.
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.
1 litre carton
Volume: 1 L; example.
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.
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Why we use 1 L
We compare the nominal capacity of a French coffee press. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 750 ml to 1.5 L.
A defined one-litre, 22 cm tall French press comparison specimen. Nominal beverage capacity and exterior height vary by manufacturer.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 L | 750 ml to 1.5 L | defined specimen | |
| 22 cm | 18 cm to 28 cm | defined specimen |
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Containers2 litre bottle2 LA soda bottle is used to contain and serve carbonated soft drinks.
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.