Pantry Organization Containers by Size

Choose pantry organization containers by what goes in them: large canisters for flour and sugar, long ones for pasta and small ones for snacks, all airtight. The flour and sugar canisters below hold 5.2 L each, their maker lists.

Last updated: 2026-10-31 · TidyPerch

The Picks

  1. 1OXO

    OXO 10-Piece POP Container Set

    For setting up a whole pantry shelf at once.

    Ten airtight containers from 0.4 to 4.4 qt, all dishwasher safe.

    Sizes: 2.8, 2.7, 2.2 and 4.4 qt, plus two each of 1.1, 0.6 and 0.4 qt · BPA-free

    See it on OXO →
  2. 2OXO

    OXO POP Container, Big Square Tall (6.0 Qt.)

    For a full box of cereal or a big bag of snacks.

    Holds 6.0 qt in a 6.3 x 6.3 in footprint, 13.1 in tall.

    Push-button airtight seal · BPA-free · dishwasher safe

    See it on OXO →
  3. 3Chef's Path

    Chef's Path Extra Large Food Storage Containers (5.2L, Set of 2)

    For flour, sugar and rice bought in bulk.

    Two 5.2 L (175 oz) canisters with side-lock lids, made for flour, sugar and rice.

    Comes with measuring spoons, chalkboard labels and a marker

    See it on Chef's Path →
  4. 4Chef's Path

    Chef's Path Airtight Food Storage Containers (2.3 L Each, Set of 6)

    For spaghetti and long pasta.

    Six horizontal containers of 2.3 L each, sealed with silicone and four locking sides.

    2.3 L is 2.4 qt per container · stackable

    See it on Chef's Path →
  5. 5Chef's Path

    Chef's Path Airtight Food Storage Containers (1.5L, Set of 6)

    For snacks, cookies and small dry goods.

    Six same-size 1.5 L containers with locking lids.

    1.5 L per container · BPA-free lids

    See it on Chef's Path →

Match the Container to the Package

Check the size of what you buy before you pick containers. A container needs to hold a full package, or the extra stays in the bag.

One quart is about 0.95 L, so a 2.4 qt container and a 2.3 L container are the same size.

Square Containers Fill the Shelf

Square and rectangular containers sit flush side by side. Round ones leave gaps at every corner.

The OXO Big Square Tall and the Chef's Path 5.2 L canisters are square, per their makers. Line containers up by height, tallest at the back.

Check the Care Notes

OXO lists its POP containers as dishwasher safe. The Chef's Path 5.2 L canisters are dishwasher safe too, per their maker.

Label each container on the front, and add the date you filled it.

Sources

  1. OXO: OXO 10-Piece POP Container Set
  2. OXO: OXO POP Container, Big Square Tall (6.0 Qt.)
  3. Chef's Path: Chef's Path Extra Large Food Storage Containers (5.2L, Set of 2)
  4. Chef's Path: Chef's Path Airtight Food Storage Containers (2.3 L Each, Set of 6)
  5. Chef's Path: Chef's Path Airtight Food Storage Containers (1.5L, Set of 6)