How to Measure Jars and Lids for the Perfect Match
Updated – February, 2024
We often hear from folks who have some bottles and jars but need some new lids in order to re-use or re-purpose them. This post will provide guidance on how to measure glass jars and lids to determine what size lid the jar needs, or vice versa. This post primarily addresses how to measure a jar in order to determine it’s finish measurements. If you need help deciding which type of lid/jar combination may best suit your needs, you will want to check out A Guide to Commercial Canning Lids or How to Choose a Canning Lid. If you are planning to sell your product, we recommend Food Processing Resources to help you on your journey.
The specific measurements (all of them!) of the jar finish and of the lid finish matter. Be sure you are choosing a lid compatible with your jar by browsing from the “Accessories” tab of the jar in question. We link them in this way to avoid order errors. If you need to verify, be sure to contact our customer service team before ordering.
Different Jar Finishes
First, it’s important to know that these are the two primary types of containers and closures currently used in food packaging.
Continuous-thread (CT) is the Mason-style closure mechanism where the jar and lid are both threaded in one continuous bead around the entire circumference of the opening; also referred to as “screw-on”. The skirt (the part that comes down around the mouth of the jar) of these CT lids can vary. Generally, typical mason jars have a 70/450 finish and would require that size of lid. However, there is also a “short skirted” CT finish; with a 70/400 finish. We show examples of these later in the post.
Lug is the closure system where the container has multiple threads and the lid has an equal number of lugs or tabs that grip the corresponding threads; also known as “twist-off” closures.
Examples of Lug finish and CT finish Jars & Lids
How to Measure Jars and Lids
Measurements for jars and lids are almost always in millimeters (mm). Don’t have a metric ruler? You can use a standard ruler or tape measure and convert it to metrics. Whether your jar has a CT or lug finish, you will measure it in the same manner. The distance (mm) indicated in the image above is what you will measure.
If you don’t have a tool designed for this purpose, you can place some masking tape or some card stock to serve as a straight edge to take out the guesswork.
To measure lids (CT or lug), you’ll measure the diameter across the inside of the lid.
Once you know which size and whether or not it’s a lug or CT, you can move forward and choose the best lid for your process. Browse our selection of lids here.
We offer a variety of lids for many different uses. For example; We carry a CT metal closure that offers a shorter skirt/profile with F217 foam liner. This lid is ideal for candles, or bath & body products. It’s available in both 70/400 mm CT (which is a shorter profile lid) and 70/450 mm CT (a regular mouth style lid).
We do sell lids by the piece, however, our shipping is not subsidized by our product prices, so the cost of shipping of a few lids will seem quite disproportionate. So that we can properly track shipments once they leave our facility, we only ship UPS.
CAUTION…while we like to encourage responsible re-use of jars, we cannot recommend that you use jars of an unknown standard in your canning process. Many jars are not designed to withstand the pressure canner process and you may end up with product loss or suffer personal injury. Some may not even be able to withstand water bath. Please remember to keep the limits of your jars and/or lids in mind as you use them and re-use them.
*The specific measurements (all of them!) of the jar finish and of the lid finish matter. Be sure you are choosing a lid compatible with your jar by browsing from the “Accessories” tab of the jar in question. We link them in this way to avoid order errors. If you need to verify, be sure to contact our customer service team before ordering.
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Thanks for that info. I have glass gallon jugs I use for storage and new lids would be nice since some are showing rust.
My mother has several very large jars similar to the cracker jars…most of those lids have become very rusty or the paper liners have gotten yucky. This would be a great way to replace them with some fresh lids…and would allow her to store some of her dry mixes and keep them fresh!
I Am interested in new lids for Teddy’s Peanut Butter Jars, as they make very nice jars for honey. The measurement should be straightforward enough, but not sure about the threads. Anyone got any ideas about this?? Thanks in advance!!
If in doubt, it’s best to take a good snapshot and send it to fillmore along with the measurements.
Hello. I realize your post was a few years ago. I am wondering if you were able to find good lids for Teddie’s peanut butter jars. I use them for honey as well and would like to order some. Thanks!
-Jared
Hello Jared, It’s possible that we’d have a match, but you’d want to take measurements as shown in the above post. Here’s the link to what appears to be the most likely possibility of a match.
Hello, we have an old pickle jar and we need a lid for it. It measures 122 mm. Could you direct me to where I can buy lids for the pickle jar. Thank you
Hello Elisabeth, I’m sorry, but the largest lid we currently carry is a 110mm lid. It sounds like you’d have a 120mm lid. Determine whether it’s a lug jar or a CT jar and then try searching for a 120mm lug or 120mm CT lid.
Do you know / have you tried to see if a jar that’s an 89×400 would accept a standard 86mm x 4050 wide plastic mason lid for a non food use – i.e. – only has to go on/stay on/ unthread … no need ofr water tight seal?
Will be useful in the field using plastic 16 oz jar with screened lid to do powdered “sugar roll” of 1 cup live bees — how one tests for how high the mite count is in any given bee hive.
Many thanks!
I’m sorry, Brian, but I dont’ think it would work.
Looking for a 122 mm gallon jar lid
I’m sorry Sheryll, the largest lid we carry is the 110mm.
I have several 34 ounce Fido jars that with metal bales that I want to convert to silver screw tops.
I think they are 3.5 inches at the widest part, but I’m not exactly certain (88.9 mm?). It looks like they would be CT not lug.
Thanks in advance!!
Unfortunately, I don’t believe these are made with the conversion in mind. From the image, I can’t see that there is a thread that a CT Lid would be able to screw on to.
Hi Lisa. There is a thread. I’m assuming the 89 mm lid would work?
Hi Barrie, You could try it…but the cost of sending a single lid may be a little cost prohibitive. I’d test it for you if I had one of those jars in possession, but unfortunately, I don’t. If you’re within driving distance of our facility, you’d be welcome to bring the jar and test the lids here in our show room.
Thank you for the info, great work … I am milking two cows now and we use both lug and CT 1 gal. jars. Now I know what they are called and how to properly measure them! I have not fully researched your site … do you sell lids?? Many thanks, DB
HI DB, You bet! We sell them by the piece or by the case. By the piece ends up getting kind of pricey for shipping, so it’s nice if you can plan to make the most of your order – like placing a joint order with a neighbor.
Looking for a 40mm lug cap. Any ideas on were to find this unique size?
Hi Josh, It sounds like this might be a custom size. Most juice bottle lids are 38mm (like Snapple) them jump to 43mm (like Nantucket nectars). I’ve forwarded you inquiry to our general manager who should be in touch with details. Thank you!
I am using Bormioli gallon glass jars with hermetically sealed tops for storing water. I would like to replace the tops with screw tops. The jar mouth is ~3 3/4″-wide.
Hi Sandy, I haven’t seen those particular jars with threads on them to support a screw top. Does the finish of your jar have a thread (CT) or several threads (lugs) that would support either of those styles? The images of the jar finishes in above post should give you an idea of what to look for.
Hi Lisa,
Do you know how or where I can get 38mm juice bottle caps like are used for Snapple drinks?
Pat
We carry the 38mm lug in gold, black, white. Since Snapple’s packaging is so customized, I’d recommend testing them first to ensure that it’s the lid that you need. If you’re local, you’re welcome to swing by with a bottle and try a sample lid on.
Which lid size will I need if I purchase 4oz jars and 8oz jars
Hello Desiree, It depends on which 4oz jars and 8oz jars you’re looking at – we have several styles in those sizes. The best way to be sure that you’re getting the proper lid with your jars is to bring up the jar details. When you do that, the lids that are designed to fit that jar will flow along the right side of your screen as accessories for that jar.
If you’re unsure, feel free to give our customer service team a call – 1-866-345-5527.
Doyouu sell a 5 1/2 inch barrel screw on lid; which also has a metal handle on it.and how much please
I’m sorry, Donna, but we do not carry lids that wide. Are you looking to replace an antique lid?
I have a old butter churn but the jar was damaged when I moved this is from my grandmother so I have been looking for a jar with 5″screw on lid 9″ deep any help would be great
Hello Mike,
We have some cracker jars that may end up being close – with a finish of 123mm.However, I don’t believe that the jar is tall enough to accommodate your lid attachment. If you can our customer service, they could measure the height of then entire jar. If you’re local and can stop by, that would be the easiest. If not, try taking as accurate a measurement as you can, using this post as a guide. These cracker jars take a 123mm CT lid.
I’d like to know that the ??/??? measurement is for canning jars – (ball/kerr/mason) wide mouth mason jars and regular/standard jars.
Thanks,
Ball and Kerr wide mouth jars are an 86-460 size lid. Not all “wide mouth” jars and lids are the same as the Ball jars, so you do want to be careful of the general term wide mouth. If you are looking for one piece lids on our website, you can search for items that being with “RC-086”.
Hey!
I am trying to find lids and caps for the smaller mouth canning jars. When my mother canned in the 1960’s these were referred to as #63. The measurement is 2.5 inches on the outside of the threads. Could you tell me where to find these “antique” lids.
Hi Rita,
Unfortunately these antique size 63mm lids are not manufactured anymore. Ball did make a 63mm lid many years ago, but it is deeper than any of the 63 mm lids that are manufactured today. Sadly, we are not sure where you would be able to find the lids to fit.
I would like to find a substitute lid for OUI glass yogurt jars. $10.67 is too much to pay for 2 plastic lids!! Why re-cycle if you make a bad decision like that afterwards. Thanks for any help
I do not believe we have any lids that will fit those jars, as there doesn’t appear to be any threading around the top of the jar. Feel free to call us with jar measurements and we can try and find a solution.
cant find: 4 1/2″ metal lid
do you have them?
The largest that we sell individually is a 110 mm lid. This is slightly less than 4 1/2″. Are you able to provide us with the millimeter measurements of your jar? Can you also tell us if the jar is continuous thread or a lug? https://www.fillmorecontainer.com/blog/faqs/
Thanks!
Help please,
Round 20.5in top diameter planter. I want to use a planter “tray” upside down to cover the opening..Would a 21in round tray fit over the top loosely on the outside of the container?
Purposed use: To camouflage personal items beside the commode. Link below for pictorial view.
Hi Missy,
I’m sorry, but we don’t carry any lids that are large enough to cover your 20.5in planter.
Do you by any chance know what size I would need for Ball regular and wide mouth canning jars? I am hoping since they are a common jar you have already answered this question in the past.
Hi Cindy,
The ball regular mouth is a 70 mm CT. Lid size is referred to as 70G on our website.
The ball widemouth is an 86 mm CT.
Can you supply gallon jars with a standard 70mm mouth? Thank you
Hi Stuart,
I am sorry, we do not have any gallons with the standard size lid of 70mm. The gallon jars just are not made with such a small opening.
We have several old jars that have ATLAS Mason on two sides and measurements in OZ on the other two. They are lug jars and measures 61.68 MM or 2.475 in.
I can send a pic if possible. My sweetie would like to use the jars for her dyes.
Hi Harry,
We are going to email you about your lids/jars. Thanks!
Im looking for 5 continupus thread metal lids for a set of jars having diameter 120mm. Can you supply or advise where i can get them.
Hi Sarajit,
I am sorry for our delayed response. We do not carry 120mm lids. Sorry we can’t help you with your lid needs.
The top of my jar measures 120mm, so what size screw on lid do I need?
Hi Toni,
I am sorry, we do not have 120 mm sized lids.
Can you tell me the lid size for glass, one gallon pickle jars?
Hi Dan,
Not all gallon pickle jars have them same size diameter. Can you review this post, and measure the diameter of the jar in millimeters (mm)? Once we know the size in mm, we can help determine if we carry a lid that will work. Thanks!
I need lids for 1/2 gallon claussen pickle jars , any ideas ?
Hi Cherle, Sorry for the delayed response. To help you determine a lid size, we need to know the size of your jar opening. Are you able to measure the opening of the jar in millimeters (mm). If you don’t have a metric ruler, you can use a standard ruler or tape measure and convert to metrics. The images in this post show you how to measure the jar to determine the lid size. Feel free to call our office once you have measurement details – 866-FILL-JAR.
I need 25-50 metal lids for large vintage Duraglass pickle jars. The outside diameter of the treads is 130mm. Do you have these?
Hi Gene, I apologize for our late response. We do not sell any 130 mm lids. I am sorry we can’t help you with lids for those large vintage Duraglass pickle jars.
I need metal jar lids for outside thread diameters measuring 120 and 130 mm. Do you have these sizes?
Hi Gene, I apologize for our late response. We do not sell any 120 or 130 mm lids. I am sorry we can’t help you with those particular lids.
I am working on a project that requires a customized size for the 2 pc lid. this would be the lid blank. Is this something that is feasible?
Hi Elio,
I am not exactly sure what size lid you are looking for? But, we are certainly willing to see if we have a 2-piece lid size in stock that will work for your project. Here are the 2-piece lids we have available. Please email us at info@fillmorecontainer.com if we can be of further assistance. Thanks!
What size JAR fits a 9cm lid?
Hi Merle,
We do not have anything above a 11 cm size, which is the 110mm. Sorry we don’t have a lid for your jar.
In an effort to cut down on our family’s use of plastic water bottles, we are reusing jars from various food items and purchasing plastic lids to avoid rust for our water bottles. We are looking for 1 ½”, 2″ and 2 ½” lids. Do you carry these?
Hi Joanie,
We need to know if you need a lug or CT lid, but we think we have a lid that will work for you. We are going to reach out to you directly to ask some questions about sizing. Thanks!
I think it would be wonderful if there was a standard on lids I need 3 and a quarter to 3 and a 1/2 inch inside diameter lids and if anybody knows how I can find them it would be amazing
Hi Judy,
There are standards for lids, the best thing to do is to measure in millimeters. It sounds like these may be 82mm and 89 mm lids. We would also need to know if they were lug or CT lids. Continuous-thread (CT) is the Mason-style closure mechanism where the jar and lid are both threaded in one continuous bead around the entire circumference of the opening; also referred to as “screw-on”. Lug is the closure system where the container has multiple threads and the lid has an equal number of lugs or tabs that grip the corresponding threads; also known as “twist-off” closures.
Once you can confirm the mm size and the lid type (CT or Lug), email us (info@fillmorecontainer.com) and we can help recommend a lid.
Thanks!
I have a dairy bottle I need a lid for. Would same measure method apply?
Hi Bridget,
Yes, you would use the same measuring method. You can call or email us directly if you have additional questions about measuring. Thanks!
Lokking for a 120 mm jar lid with seal
Hi Cheryl,
We do not carry any 120 mm lids that have a seal. We do carry a 1 gallon cracker jar that comes with a 120 mm lid. The lids for these jars are not sold separately and they do not have a seal. So, I don’t think it meets your needs. Sorry that we can’t help.
Question about the measuring of jars….would the measurement apply to canning jars also…the sealing lid is what I want to know about…I have a couple box’s of #63 caning lids ( no rings) I cant find jars for the lids…can you help??
Hi Chrissy,
The “How to measure the size of your lid and size of your jars” post refers to the measuring canning jars. However, if you have a two piece canning lid that is 63mm, I believe that is an antique lid, or at least one that is not manufactured any more. We have 63mm jars, but they do not fit the same size lid as the old 63mm ones with the two piece lids. If you have further questions, or want to discuss just email us. csr@fillmorecontainer.com
The question: I have a friend who owned a restaurant she gave me many gallon pickle jars and I wonder is there a different lid that is a canning lid to buy for them to use for freeze-dried items? Do they even make anything like that?
Hi Sharon,
Finding a lid really depends on the size of the jar. Are you able to measure the jar finish as indicated in the post above? Feel free to contact us to discuss and hopefully we can find a lid for you. https://www.fillmorecontainer.com/blog/contact_us/
Hi, I have an antique butter churn that needs a replacement jar. The lid would require a jar with a 5 and 1/4 inch opening. Do you have anything like that? It is my grandmother’s old churn with sentimental value.
Hi Kathy,
We do not sell any lids that are larger than 110 mm, which is about 4 5/16”. I am sorry we can’t help you out.
I have a four gallon ball ideal jar broke lid snaps on with wire and rubber seal. 4 inch inside diameter almost five on outside
Hi Jonathan,
We do not have any replacement lids with a wire and rubber seal. I am sorry we can’t help you out.
I have a 2 1/2 gallon pickle jar and need a lid for it. I would like one of the decorative lids like a star or daisy , I measured across the top of the jar and it measures five inches. Do you have a lid that would fit my jar.
Hello Henrietta,
The decorative lids are only available in the regular mouth (70mm) sizes, and in the CT (continuous thread style) and it sounds like your jar would require a much larger lid. Also, pickle jars are often made with a lug finish.
I have a Yorkshire Glassware Est. 1898 2 gallon mason jar with tap but no lid. Can anyone advise please where I can buy one? The lid is CT (continuous thread) with inside measure of 143mm.
Hi Graham, We don’t carry a stock lid that large. Are you referring to the Yorkshire 2 gallon glass dispenser?
I have about a dozen old jars with screw on lids which have a 3 1/2 inch diameter opening and measure a tiny bit less than 3 3/4 inches on the OD of the thread. They were used for canning back in the 1940 to 50 era. They were stored in a cellar and the lids rusted, The lids are bigger than the wide mouth mason jar lids. Where can I get some new lids?
Hello Hugh, Based on your provided measurements, it sounds like your lid falls in between our 89mm and 110 mm. Unfortunately, we don’t carry that size. It’s possible that it was a more customized lid that isn’t made.
Do you have 12 cm CT jar lids for large glass containers?
Hi Anita, I’m sorry, but the largest lid we currently have is a 110mm lid.Thanks for checking!
Hi – would a 70G lid work on a container that uses a 70-400 cap size? I have not been able to find an answer anywhere. Thanks!
Hello Gene, The “standard” regular mouth canning lid is a 70/450 CT lid. The 70/400 you mention, has a shorter skirt, so the fit will not be proper.
I need lids measuring 2 3/8″ lug jars? Do you carry that?
Hello Brenda, That measurement converts to about 60mm. The lug lids we carry that are closest to that are the RL-58 and the RL-63. I’d encourage you to re-measure using metrics, according to the suggested method in this post. If you still come up with something other than those 2 sizes, it’s possible that you have a jar that takes a custom lid.
I have some Allison plastic jars that I bought to store homemade body butters in. But I got them and no regular or wide mouth lids got them.
So following your formulation, the jars measure 3 inches wide at the mouth. That’s 76.2 mm when converted. Would your 70 lids fit? Do you have any recommendations?
Hi Janel, I don’t believe that our lids would fit. You may want to check with a company who deal with plastic containers, as they would be more likely to have companion fitments.
I need 2 plastic screw-on ct lids 4.75 “ in diameter. Can you sell me those?
Hello Brenda, I’m sorry, but we do not carry a plastic lid that large.
Looking for an 80mm CT lid with a strong skirt. Intend to cut out the center and leave a 1/2 inch flang to use on my black and decker food blender which retains the rotor blades.
I’m sorry Dewain, we don’t carry a lid in that diameter.
Hi – I have the 9 oz Straight-Sided Jars 70-400 Finish. I can’t stand the way the shorter profile lid looks, though. Can I use the 70-450 lid instead? Does it fit properly? I can’t tell from looking at the pictures. Thanks.
Hi Justin, The glass threads on that jar are designed specifically for a short shirted lid, so the standard skirt (70-450) wouldn’t give you a proper fit. If you’re ever curious about lid – jar compatibility, our lids are linked to the jars that they fit – under the accessories tab of the details of the jar. Please let us know if you have any other questions.
Okay, I’ll buy them. Thanks.
Hi Justin, My auto-correct worked against me! It should’ve read “The glass threads on that jar are designed specifically for a short skirted lid, so the standard skirt (70-450) wouldn’t give you a a proper fit.” I sent you an email. Thank you!
Okay, thanks.
I need lids that are 5 1/8 and 3 15/16. Do you carry those sizes
Industry measurements are in mm, so assuming these values are inches, the closest to the smaller of your lids is a 100mm lid. There are 2 styles – the Lug and the CT. On our site, you can sort by lid size – which will show you the options available in that size. Since there are many custom jars & lids in the market, without knowing the part numbers of the jar, or industry specs, we can’t guarantee a fit. We do not have a match for your larger size.
I am looking for a spice jar lid to fit some vintage jars. The OD of the jar is 1 1/8 or 28.575 mm
Does anything exist ?
Since we don’t know the type of finish the jars have, it’s hard to tell. It sounds like you’d be looking for something close to a 28mm lid.There are 2 styles – the Lug and the CT. On our site, you can sort by lid size – which will show you the options available in that size. Since there are many custom jars & lids in the market (even with the older jars), without knowing the part numbers of the jar, or industry specs, we can’t guarantee a fit.
Do you sell regular mason jar canning lids?
We carry a very wide range of regular mouth canning lids – single piece, and we usually carry the 2-piece (lid & ring). You’ll find them all in the “Lids & Caps” under M”Metal Lids” on our website. Standard regular mouth is the 70-450 size, but you’ll want to pay attention to details to see which are suitable for your process. https://www.fillmorecontainer.com/blog/closures/metal-lids.html
I love the idea of reusing old glass jars. Your site is informative about how to measure for lids. But like it has been mentioned before, “…the cost of sending a single lid may be a little cost prohibitive.”. I agree.
I’d like to be able to order a single lid from every lug type lid you carry. Then I can do self tests at home over many years (as new jar sizes/products become available).
Do you have, and if you don’t, could you please make…
A variety pack containing 1 piece of every lug type lid you carry. (Feel free to make other types too!).
These could be packaged in bulk at your facilities with a standard shipping rate (as the weight shouldn’t change). Then people might feel better about trying to reuse old glass jars/bottles.
While the idea of using old jars is a nice concept, not all jars are created with re-use in mind; especially when it come to those needing to be processed. Our measurement guide is intended more for customers who have large quantities of jars which need lids rather than a spattering of jars with differing finishes. Since we don’t have minimum order limits, or small order fees, shipping on small orders will usually seem disproportionate.
What is the thickness of the lid metal?
Thank you
nando
This depends on the particular lid or manufacturer. Is there a particular one you had in mind?
Do the lug lids work on jarsxyou get from the store?
Lug lids only work with the properly sized lug jars.
Looking for a lid for Santa Cruz Organics style quart juice jars. Lug lid, 4 lugs, inside of lid measures 46-47mm. Do you have something to match?
Hi Trevor, You may wish to measure thread to thread on the jar to see what lid you need. The closest to the 46-47 mm would be the RL-048. However, it’s also possible that the lids for those jars are proprietary for the brand.
Hi – I’m interested in using 8oz glass jars with a deep lug closure. I found 70mm deep lug lids on your site, but can’t find a good 8oz jar with a deep skirt in stock anywhere (Fillmore seems to only have 9oz and it’s out of stock). Can I use your 70mm deep lug lid on a standard (non-deep) 70mm lug glass jar?
Hi Adrian, The lid and jar finish dimensions are very specific, so the deep lug lid is only compatible with a deep lug jar. We’re expecting to see the 9oz in April. The 8oz would be from a different manufacturer, but they won’t likely be running them any time soon because the demand is so low, and their lines are tied up trying to catch up to standing orders. If the 9oz would work for your product, we’d recommend you sign up for the re-stock notification.
How do you measure the width of the thread on a jar? I have some jars that are CT, and they look to be 68mm long, which I assume would be considered a 70. But the threads are much narrower than a mason jar. A mason jar ring or lid will not tighten down on it. From the top of one thread to the top of another thread is about 4mm.
We only carry CT and lugs that are current standards in the industry. We don’t usually measure the length of threads, but the diameter of the finish. It’s possible that you’re looking at a shirt skirt finish (70/400) or it may be something custom for a specific brand.
Everyone’s talking about getting lids. I need a jar that fits 120mm or 12cm. Please shoot me over any suggestions you have. I want to do something fun.
Hi Angela, The closest thing would be our 1 gallon cracker jar – which is one of the few that comes in a case of 4 jars with lids! https://www.fillmorecontainer.com/blog/h85725-case4anchor.html
Hello I have many gallon jars Id like to replace lids for they come from the deli and are glass with a inside diameter of 35/8 inch diameter and they appear to have 6 lugs on the metal lid and are not the screw on lid like you see on mason jar lids is this something you have and if so what would 25 lids cost and what color are they TY
Hello James, That measurement is a little odd. Perhaps try measuring as described in the post to get a more accurate measurement in mm. It might be an 89mm or a 100mm lug lid. Our lug lids are identified by the diameter…so if you need an 89mm lug lid, you would look at the RL-089 items to see which colors are available. Typically, the larger lids are only available in gold or white. You can find them on our website – http://www.fillmorecontainer.com/blog
Hi,
What is the ##/### Equivalent to a standard size mason jar lid? I uses what’s considered ‘small mouth’ mason jars to store dried spices in and the metal lids are getting hard to come by and very expensive.
Thank you!
Rosa
Hi Rosa, What is typically referred to as a “regular mouth” is a 70/450 CT finish.
Are lids for Bonne Maman Jam jars available
Hello Raymond,
It appears that their lids and jars are a signature design. We’ve seen some on etsy – for crafting, but if you’re hoping to do preserves, re-use isn’t recommended.
I’m looking for lid options for my glass container that does not have thread and is smooth. Would any other type of lid work for it?
The only non-thread covers that we carry are in our candle category of our website. Dimensions are noted in the details of individual covers.
Where can I buy those 82 lug rings
Hi Anne,
The rings are only available in CT. If you’re looking for the widemouth bands, they are an 86mm fitment, but will be called widemouth bands and can be found in our 2-piece lid category. 2-piece lids link: https://www.fillmorecontainer.com/blog/closures/2-piece-lids.html
If you’re looking for a true 82mm fitment, you can find that in our metal lid category, sorted by size. 82 link: https://www.fillmorecontainer.com/blog/closures.html?fc_lid_size=554
Hi Deb,
It sounds like you need a 120mm lid – Rc-120; which we do not carry as stock items. Most jars that require those lids (the cracker jars or other storage jars) usually come packaged with the lids already on them. If you’re lucky, you may see one of those at a flea market or goodwill.
Hi, looking through the comments, I couldn’t seem to find whether I’d be able to use a 70-450 regular CT lid on a jar that is listed 70-400. When I search for 70-450 jars to match the desired 70-450 antique gold CT lids, only 70-400 jars are listed.
Will these be compatible still, or do you have straight sided jars (like 9 oz Straight-Sided Round Jar 70-400 Finish
Item ID: A09-01C~Case12) that will fit the 70-450 lids? Thank you!
Hello Jackson,
Jars with the 70-450 finish require a 70-450 lid. Jars with the 70/400 finish require a 70-400 lid. Our site is set to that when you bring up a particular jar, only the lids made to properly fit that jar will show up in the accessories tab. If you want to see what is compatible with our antique lids, bring up the lid (or any of the 70-450 lids), then go to the accessories tab associated with that lid.
My aunt has given me some old jars, the had DelMonte SunFresh lids on them, how can I tell if they can be used for pressure canning or not?
Hi Bob, Retail jars are generally not recommended for pressure canning because the source of the jars and the specs are usually unknown, and it’s very unlikely that they would have been designed or tested for pressure canning. We would not recommend attempting to pressure can in them even if the 2-piece canning lids fit them.
Hi I have a Necco Candies jar used in retail back in the day . I need a lid as this one is rusted. It measures four and three quarters inches per your diagram and is a CT. Please advise. Thank you.
Hi Diana, Industry measurements are in metrics…so it sounds like you’d need a 120mm CT lid, which unfortunately we do not currently carry.
I can’t seem to find replacement lids that fit my jars anymore. Even the 70mm regular mouth lids don’t fit. Am I just out of luck?
Well, industry standards for fitment sizes/styles don’t really change, so I’m not sure if you’re saying you can’t find the lids, or if you’re trying to match different jar finishes. Did the style of jar you are trying to match change?
Just found your site. I will be using for various purchases. Currently I am trying to find lids to fit Bertolli jars currently in stores for pasta sauces. They are nice looking jars, and I hate waste. I want to put them to use . (Too many glass jars in land fills now, would like not to add too!). Do you have anything to fit them?
If you can identify the specs (industry measurements) of the finishes of the jars, you can see if we have any that would fit. Most commercially produced jars that are available for retail should have those specs available. The specs refer to the diameter and depth of the finish and the lid required – for example, RC 70/450.
Has anyone noticed some of the new rings (that come with a purchase of new canning jars) will not tighten-down. Some of them pop-off right-a-way & others pop-off during the canning process.
Also, my jars from years past also have longer threads as compared to the new ones I bought today of the same brand names.
This is different…the “rings” come off during the process? That should never happen if they’re screwed on enough. Are you sure that the new jars have the same finish? It sounds like you may have purchased lug jars.
I have a dozen 26 ounce mason jars, but I can’t find lids or rings to fit this size? Can you help?
Hi Dollie, There are numerous styles of “26oz mason” jars out there, so you’ll want to determine 1)lug or ct and 2) what the measurements of the finish are. This post is designed to do that. 🙂 Unfortunately, there are some brands that designed a very specific jar mold that requires a customized lid which sometimes is a proprietary design and not available to the public. While this can make their packaging stand out from the pack, the huge down-side is that is makes their packaging less re-usable and less sustainable.
What a wonderful resource this website is
Looking for a lid to fit a 2.5 gallon jar, with 5-inch or 127mm CT threaded opening
Unfortunately, we don’t carry a lid that wide in diameter. It sounds like a fitment for a vintage jar. If it won’t be for food use, you may be able to find something like that on ebay.
I’m looking for plastic or coated lids (for storing fermented products, not canning) that would fit the “Adams Peanut Butter” jar, 1kg size). These are nice wide mouth jars that are easy to clean, and we like to repurpose when we can. The original threaded caps rust if presented to an acidic environment for too long. The inside diameter of the original cap looks to be 100 – 101 mm diameter
Secondly, do you ship to Canada if you have a suitable sized replacement.
Hello Jennifer,
We do ship to Canada and our website will do that quote for you if you’re logged in and have provided your address. However…if you’ve measured according to the description in the post, and got the 100 – 101 mm, it doesn’t look like we have the proper lid. You can see the options by going to the website, click the “Lids & Caps” tab at the top, then along the left side you can sort by size. Our sizes jump from 89mm to 110mm for the CT style.
you explain what the 1st number is (70/400) but you dont explain at all what the 400 is a measurement of, what does that number mean?
I have a Yorkshire Mason jar that measures about 3 1/8″ from outside thread to outside thread and by your description a CT regular thread type
the regular mason jar lid is too small while the wide-mouth is just too big and I have been trying to find a plastic lid that would fit this jar, can you help please?
Hi Kurk, In the image, it shows that the 70/400 has a shorter profile than the 70/450. That second value refers to the length of the skirt, or profile of the lid. The measurements you provide don’t match any that we carry. Most lid sizes jump from a 70 mm to 83mm. If your Yorkshire is from a recent production, it’s likely that it was either made as a drinking glass, (with no intention it would work with a standard lid) or it was made with a custom lid. We see this quite often with decorative imported glassware.
I am looking for a large lid that measures 120 mm in diameter (CT lid). Do you have one that large?
Evelyn Bruce
We do not currently have any larger than 110mm.
Do you have WIDE MOUTH JARS for canning?
Hi Betty, Yes we do! Here’s the link to our widemouth canning jars. https://www.fillmorecontainer.com/blog/containers/ball-jars.html?fc_lid_size=523
I have family that realize how hard it is today to buy food in glass containers; even some big named tomato sauces are going plastic! Some of us have been saving glass jars for storage purposes (flour, sugar, leftovers, and even transferring foods from plastic to our glass jars. Before we can do that, we need Lids! Do you have a sample of like, 10 lids sizes, that we can try on our various Spaghetti Sauce, Pickles, Saurkraut, Jalepeno, & Olives?
Hi Sheron, We actually sell lids by the piece, so you could do the measuring as described and order ones you think may fit.
Hello, looking for lids that will fit Lidl jam jars. I have been given loads but no lids. Would really like to reuse them if possible.
Hi. I have a domed glass object that was on an outdoor light fixture. It has a continuous thread. I have a DIY project where I need a lid on the domed glass. The glass measures approximately 78mm (3-1/8″ ) across the threads. I need a metal id to fit that would also be a 450
Hello Dennis, Sounds like an interesting project! Our CT lid sizes jump from 70mm to 83mm, so it sounds like this may be a custom threaded product.
Good day, I have a mason jar “style” drinking mug with a handle, it holds about a quart. The mason jar lids, regular and wide mouth are too small to fit. I bought them years ago, when they arrived one of the pair was broken. I used the other lid when the original became rusted, and the that metal life rusted as well. The opening is 77.66 to 78.09 mm, as measured with a caliper. For a little over a year I have not been able to find a lid that will fit, it is a CT lid.
Hello Ivan, Our CT lid sizes jump from 70mm to 83mm, so it sounds like this may be one of the lines/brands that were custom or imports.
Looking for lids for gallon jars. Jar outside dimeter is 4-1/8″; OD of lid at the top is 4-1/4. Thanks for any help you can provide.
Hello Patrick, It sounds like you may be looking for a 100mm lid, but there’s no mention in your comment on whether the finish is a CT or lug. Our large lid sizes jump from 100mm to 110mm.
Hi, We have 2, 80oz pickle jars. I measured the lid, and the diameter is ~95mm, outside to outside of the lid, lug style. Any chance you have a lug lid that would fit?
Thx, Erin
Hi Erin, It’s likely that this is a customized jar/lid combo for a specific brand. Our lug lid sizes jump from 89mm to 100mm.
I have a lot of glass jars that the mouth opening is 4″, 4.25″ and 5- 1/2″. I do not know what kind of lids or what the stock number means because when I change the lids size from inches to millimeters there is no lid size that matches for example; 5.625 = 142.875 millimeters. A lid that measure 5-10/16 fits a 5.25″ jar. which is very confusing to me. I measured as you said above. I do not know what to get. These are screw lids (old rusted metal ones) and I don’t know how to replace them. Can you help? I have never felt so stupid when it comes to finding a lid for these cases of different containers.
Hi Nonie, I’d suggest snapping a picture of them and emailing them to our customer service team – csr@fillmorecontainer.com – as it’s sometimes easier to determine if we even have the correct style of lid if we have a visual. Thank you!
I am looking for a 127mm CT lid with a one inch skirt. I have been searching for years. Can you help?
Hi Marti, I’m sorry, but we don’t carry a lid that matches those measurements.
I have some old honey jars but cant find the correct lids to be able to use them. They are ct thread and seem to measure 61 mm across the mouth including the threads. Any idea what lid may fit so i can reuse these jars?
Hello Jeff, This measurement may be from a jar/lid finish that isn’t in production any more or a proprietary line. You might have luck somewhere like Ebay in finding some used ones.
I have old big coffee jars. I think Nabob and some Blue Ribbon . I would like lids for them.I think they would be CT lids. If you would like photos. The lid measures 12cent.across.
You can send measurements and the photos of the jar finishes to customerservice@fillmorecontainer.com
I have an 80 Oz. Vlasic pickle jar that has a 100 mm mouth measurement, and is a lug type finish. I would like to get a dozen lids for this jar, as I am certain that the lids will wear out before the glass jar. Can you help me?
Hello Chuck, Based on your measurements, it seems like these may work. If you can verify that the finish on the jar is 110-2070, you could be more certain. https://www.fillmorecontainer.com/closures/metal-lids.html?fc_lid_size=1548
I was recently given 6 of the 8oz square atlas Mason jars. They have a small neck about 2 and 1/4 in. Do you have the 2 part lids for this size that I can use for canning.
Thank you
Hi Connie, There was a smaller mouth canning jar with 2-piece lids, but it’s been out of production for a long time. To my knowledge, I don’t believe there are two-piece options other than the regular mouth and the wide mouth standards.
Someone gave me 6 old Kerr 112 jelly jars. Do you know which lids would fit them. The interior measurement is 3 3/8 and exterior is 3 5/8. Depth of the band is 7/16 to 1/2. I just thought you might have that jar on file and could tell me if you have lids to fit it. Thank you for your time.
Hi Julia, It sounds like it would be close to a widemouth. We’d recommend you try to find a friend/neighbor who would have a standard widemouth jar/lid/ring combo to see if it fits.
I am looking at replacement lids for some old glass jars. When I measure the diameter I get 10 cm or 100 mm (3-7/8″) in diameter. The lid is lug style and the height of the lid is 14 mm. This lid is for a half gallon glass pickle jar. When I look at your lids they say 70/400 and look to be smaller and more for a quart size jar. I am still confused on how to figure out what lid to get.
Usual lid measurements are in metrics…so it sounds like the closest match according to your measurements would likely be the RL-100. When you’re in the lid section, you can sort by size.
In the case of “lug” lids, does the number of threads matter?
Yes, it does.
I need several CT finish 3 5/8 inch (92 mm) lids. I would refer plastic but metal would be ok. Do you have any of those and can I purchase only 5 or less?
Hi Susan, We don’t carry a lid with those specs. However, most of our lids are available by the piece.