Post by xxxxxCanManxxxxx on Jan 18, 2011 14:34:33 GMT -5
You may have noticed that at the Can Museum, we only keep track of volume in mililiters (mL). We did this for 2 reasons:
1. mL is the most common format for measuring volume in the world.
2. It is easier to stay consistent across all cans with one format for volume.
But don't worry if your can doesn't show mL because we have a hidden tool on the Can Add and Can Update pages that automatically converts the volume on your can to mL.
This can only shows fl oz, not mL
Here's how to use it:
When you are Adding or Updating a can...
1. On the forms, above "Volume", click on the grey words "Volume Calculator (Show Calculator...)" or click on the grey double arrow pointing down.
2. A grey box will magically appear and you will see "From:" on the left and "To:" on the right. In the "From:" text box, enter the volume amount from your can. For example: 12
3. Below the text box you just entered your volume into, select the unit of measure as printed on your can. For example: fluid ounce (fl oz)
4. You will see the conversion of your volume to mililiters update on the right side of the grey box. In this example, we got: 354.88235475 mililiters (ml)
5. Now, round the number. In this example we would round to 355mL
Rounding rule example:
If your "To:" ml value starts with:
354.0, 354.1, 354.2, 354.3 or 354.4
round down to 354mL
If your "To:" ml value starts with:
354.5, 354.6, 354.7, 354.8, or 354.9
round up to 355mL
6. Finally select the volume from the Volume drop down.
If you do not see the volume you need in the Volume drop down, go to the "Add a New Can" menu item and select "Suggest a New Volume". Fill out the Suggestion form and the Can Museum Admins will review your suggestion. Please allow up to 48 hours for your suggestion to be added. If there is an issue with your suggestion you will be notified by email.
1. mL is the most common format for measuring volume in the world.
2. It is easier to stay consistent across all cans with one format for volume.
But don't worry if your can doesn't show mL because we have a hidden tool on the Can Add and Can Update pages that automatically converts the volume on your can to mL.
This can only shows fl oz, not mL
Here's how to use it:
When you are Adding or Updating a can...
1. On the forms, above "Volume", click on the grey words "Volume Calculator (Show Calculator...)" or click on the grey double arrow pointing down.
2. A grey box will magically appear and you will see "From:" on the left and "To:" on the right. In the "From:" text box, enter the volume amount from your can. For example: 12
3. Below the text box you just entered your volume into, select the unit of measure as printed on your can. For example: fluid ounce (fl oz)
4. You will see the conversion of your volume to mililiters update on the right side of the grey box. In this example, we got: 354.88235475 mililiters (ml)
5. Now, round the number. In this example we would round to 355mL
Rounding rule example:
If your "To:" ml value starts with:
354.0, 354.1, 354.2, 354.3 or 354.4
round down to 354mL
If your "To:" ml value starts with:
354.5, 354.6, 354.7, 354.8, or 354.9
round up to 355mL
6. Finally select the volume from the Volume drop down.
If you do not see the volume you need in the Volume drop down, go to the "Add a New Can" menu item and select "Suggest a New Volume". Fill out the Suggestion form and the Can Museum Admins will review your suggestion. Please allow up to 48 hours for your suggestion to be added. If there is an issue with your suggestion you will be notified by email.