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Our Size Comparison Info page will help you visualize the dimensions of our containers against common objects: a 12' (305 cm) ruler, a standard deck of playing cards, and a quarter. Each container is filled with exactly 8 fluid ounces of colored water unless stated otherwise. Keep in mind that our bottles and jars are designed to hold a certain product volume, not weight. As you can see, many of the containers have quite a bit of empty space at the top to allow for overflow.
This extra space will accommodate products that are less dense than water and are sold by weight. For example, 8 oz of whipped hand lotion by weight will likely take up more space than 8 oz net weight of water.
PET Plastic Bottles
All of the PET plastic bottles featured below are 8 oz sizes. Each one has been filled with exactly 8 fluid ounces (1 cup) of water.
PET Plastic Cosmo Round Bottles
From left to right, each of these PET plastic cosmo round bottles has been filled with 16 oz, 8 oz, 4 oz, 2 oz and 1 oz of water.
PET Plastic Boston Round Bottles
From left to right, each of these PET plastic boston round bottles has been filled with 16 oz, 8 oz, 4 oz, 2 oz, 1.5 oz and 1 oz of water.
Natural Plastic Bottles
Each of the natural LDPE and HDPE plastic bottles shown below has been filled with exactly 8 fluid ounces (1 cup) of water.
Glass Bottles
All of the glass bottles below have been filled with 4 fluid ounces of water, except for the 30 ml dropper bottle on the left, which has been filled with 1 oz of water.
Glass Jars
These clear glass jars have all been filled with 8 fluid ounces of water.
Plastic Jars
The clear plastic jars pictured below have all been filled with 8 fluid ounces of water.
Metal Tins
The 8 fluid ounce fill lines for the square and deep dish tins are to the bottom edges of the lids. The flat metal tin holds 8 fluid ounces of water to the top edge of the tin.
Glass Vials
The clear glass vials have been filled with one, two, three, and four drams of water. To the left of the vials are a 1/2 oz (filled with 4 drams of water) and 8 oz (filled with 8 oz of water) Boston round to help illustrate proportion. (1 dram = 1/8 oz)
Length & Width Measurements
Use the tools below to convert length and width values. Simply enter the known value (millimeters or inches) in the box on the left and click the button to calculate the conversion automatically.
Volume Measurements
To convert ounces to milliliters, enter the known ounce measurement into the top left box and click the button below it to view the volume in milliliters. Use the second conversion tool for milliliters to ounces.
Historical Notes: All bottles of this era were hand blown. Chattanooga was the 1st Coca-Cola Bottling Company. Clear bottles were usually found Northeast of Atlanta, GA and amber bottles were usually found Southwest of Knoxville, TN.
Evolution Bottle #3A - Years: 1900 - 1915
Important Words On Label: *Check paper label* 'BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA COLA COMPANY ATLANTA GA - ASA CANDLER, PRES.'
Historical Notes: Although varying in colors from clear to green to ice blue to honey to amber - this bottle was the best attempt to date for package uniformity. City names appear on side of bottles.
Evolution Bottle #3B - Years: 1900 - 1915
Important Words On Label: *Check paper label* 'BOTTLED UNDER AUTHORITY OF THE COCA COLA COMPANY ATLANTA GA - ASA CANDLER, PRES.'
Historical Notes: Used in only a few Southern markets - this bottle was supposed to protect flavor better and better identify bottlers product and territories. City names appear on side of bottles.
Evolution Bottle #4 - Year: 1915
Important Design Of Bottle: Vertical grooves, Contour shape.
Description: Crown sealed, Contour - big in middle, narrow base with vertical grooves and raised letters, PROTOTYPE
Historical Notes: Due to a desire to eliminate competition and look alike brands, The Root Glass Co. in Terre Haute, Indiana was given the job of creating a bottle - 'You could tell was Coke in the dark.' The result was this bottle, designed with a slight resemblance to the kola nut, an ingredient of Coca-Cola.
Evolution Bottle #5 - Years: 1915 - 1923
Important Words On Bottle: 'PATENTED NOV 16 1915'
Description: Hobbleskirt, 6 oz. raised letter, cork/crown sealed, returnable
Historical Notes: From this bottle on, all Coke bottles will be shaped exactly the same. City names now appear on the baseplate (bottom side). Important Words On Bottle: 'PATENTED DEC 25 1923'
Historical Notes: Coca-Cola's famous 'Christmas Bottle'. The Patent Office just happened to be open on Christmas, when it reviewed and approved Coca-Cola's second bottle application.
Evolution Bottle #7 - Years: 1937 - 1950's
Important Words On Bottle: 'BOTTLE PAT D - 105529'
Description: Hobbleskirt, 6 oz. raised letter, cork/crown sealed, returnable.
Historical Notes: This bottle version was granted a patent on August 3, 1937, also called 'D Bottle'.
Evolution Bottle #8 - Years: Early To Mid 1950's
Important Words On Bottle: 'MIN CONTENTS 6 - FL. OZS.'
Description: Hobbleskirt, 6 oz. raised letter, crown sealed, returnable.
Historical Notes: Bottle cap (crown) no longer employs old fashioned cork as a seal, but incorporates a new rubber gasket. PAT D - 105529 still on bottle.
Evolution Bottle #9 - Years: Mid 50's
Important Words On Bottle: 'MIN CONTENTS 6 1/2 - FL. OZS.'
Description: Hobbleskirt, 6 1/2 oz. raised letter, crown sealed, returnable.
Historical Notes: This is the version that starts the public identifying Coke bottles as the '6 1/2 Oz. bottle'. PAT D - 105529 still on bottle.
Evolution Bottle #10 - Years: Mid 50's to 1957
Important Words On Bottle: 'TRADEMARK REGISTERED IN US PATENT OFFICE'
Description: Hobbleskirt, 6 1/2 oz. raised letter, crown sealed, returnable.
Historical Notes: No longer does PAT D - 105529 appear on bottle. '6 1/5 FL. OZS.' on reverse side.
Evolution Bottle #11 - Years: 1957 - 1959
Important Words On Bottle: 'Coca-Cola' script logo
Historical Notes: Officially called 'Applied Colored Labeling' or A.C. L. This was the first use of ACL on Coke bottles. Coca-Cola script appears on both sides.
Historical Notes: First use of the term 'Coke' on bottle. First use of bottleneck for information. Coca-Cola script on both sides. 1960 - Bottle granted Trade mark status. 1961 was Coke's 75th Anniversary.
Historical Notes: Updated bottler code identifies expiration date, bottler, and even shift produced. City names no longer appear on bottom of bottles. Ridges added to base rim for traction. 1986 was Coca-Cola's 100th Anniversary.
Historical Notes: First 8 ounce bottle. First use of Dynamic Ribbon Device. First alteration of logo.
Evolution Bottle #20 - Years: 1990 - 1993
Important Words On Bottle: Ingredients, UPC Bar Code
Description: Hobbleskirt, 8 oz., painted label, crown sealed, throw away Aurora blu ray player 2 19 4 13.
Historical Notes: First use of ingredients, bar code and metric measures used on Hobbleskirt (also for commemoratives). Also added is the Consumer Information phone number.
Evolution Bottle #21 - Years: 1993 - 1996 Designs for mail 3 3.
Important Words On Bottle: Consumer and Nutritional
Historical Notes: Removal of Dynamic Ribbon Device. Less verbiage on bottle - attempt to return to classical Hobbleskirt bottles. Used also for commemoratives.
Evolution Bottle #23 - Years: 1996 - Present
Important Words On Bottle: *See Below*
Description: Hobbleskirt, 8 oz., red & white painted label, crown sealed, throw away
Historical Notes: Red background - extensively used on bottles in foreign markets since 1961, now used more widely in USA. Also used for commemoratives.