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 in capacity
Also 0.2642 US gal
Defined nominal capacity · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 750 ml to 1.5 L.
A little perspective
About the same scale as 1 litre carton.
1 litre carton: A carton is a box-shaped container, often made of cardboard or plastic, used for packaging liquids like milk or juice.
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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.
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.
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Why we use 1 L
For comparison, this page uses defined nominal capacity. This is labelled defined specimen: an explicit comparison model rather than a claim that every example has the same value. 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
French coffee press 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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Containers350 ml mug350 mlA mug is a handled cup used for hot beverages like tea or coffee.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.Containers1 litre carton1 LA carton is a box-shaped container, often made of cardboard or plastic, used for packaging liquids like milk or juice.Containers750 ml bottle750 mlA wine bottle is a glass container designed for holding and serving wine.
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.