Half Pint

• The Kerr company manufactures half pint jars. They have a 2.8 inch diameter, with a 3.8 inch height. Jars are available in cases of 12, with a dry weight of 7 lbs. per case. Half pint jars have a standard mouth opening and use a standard mouth ring and lid.

Pint

• Bot Kerr and Bell corporations make pint jars. Standard mouth Kerr pint jars have a 3.2-inch diameter and a 5.3-inch height. A case of 12 has a shipping weight of 8 lbs. Wide-mouth Kerr pint jars have a 3.4-inch diameter and a 4.8-inch height. A case of 12 has a dry weight of 9 lbs. Standard mouth Ball pint jars have a 3.2-inch diameter and a 5.2-inch height. A case of 12 has a weight of 9 lbs. Wide-mouth Ball pint jars have a 3.5-inch diameter and a 4.9-inch height. A case of 12 weighs 10 lbs.

Quart

• Both companies manufacture quart jars. Standard mouth Kerr quart jars are 4 inches in diameter and 6.9 inches tall. A case of 12 has a shipping weight of 12 lbs. Wide-mouth Kerr quart jars are 3.9 inches in diameter and 6.6 inches tall. A case of 12 has a dry weight of 14 lbs. Standard mouth Ball quart jars have a 3.5-inch diameter and a 6.9-inch height. A case of 12 has a weight of 13 lbs. Wide-mouth Ball quart jars have a 3.5-inch diameter and a 6.9-inch height. A case of 12 weighs 14 lbs.

Half-Gallon

• Bell also makes half-gallon jars. These jars are designed with a wide mouth. They have a 4.4 inch diameter and a height of 9.4 inches. A case of six jars has a shipping weight of 14.5 lbs.

Jelly Jars

• Jelly jars are available in an 8-oz. size from both Kerr and Ball. Ball also produces 4-oz. jelly jars. Both Kerr and Ball jelly jars have a 3-inch diameter, with a 3.4 inch height. A dozen Kerr jars has a shipping weight of 3.5 lbs. A dozen Ball jars has a weight of 4 lbs. Four-ounce Ball jelly jars have a 2.9-inch diameter and a height of 2.3 inches. The dry weight for a dozen jars is 3 lbs.