1 Litre vs 0.2 Litre Kilner® Preserve Jar: Size Guide
By Kilner® - Iconic Glass Jars, Bottles & Equipment | Kilner® | Published: 2026-10-25
Category: Comparisons
Compare the Kilner® 1 Litre and 0.2 Litre Preserve Jars. Learn which size fits your kitchen storage and preserving needs, with honest trade-offs and fit guidance.
Quick answer
Choose the 1 Litre Kilner® Preserve Jar for batch preserving and pantry staples, and the 0.2 Litre Wide Mouth version for single servings, spices, or small-batch gifts.
Batch size and storage space
The 1 Litre jar holds enough for a standard batch of jam, chutney, or pickles — roughly four servings. The 0.2 Litre jar, by contrast, fits a single portion of jam or a handful of dried herbs. If your kitchen shelf is tight, smaller jars stack more easily but require more jars per preserved batch.
Opening width and filling ease
The 0.2 Litre Wide Mouth Preserve Jar has a wider opening relative to its volume, making it easier to fill with chunky items like pickled vegetables or to scoop out the last bit of jam. The 1 Litre jar uses a standard screw-top lid; while still easy to fill, the narrower mouth can be slightly trickier for large chunks.
Trade-offs at a glance
- 1 Litre – batch preserving: Ideal for standard jam, chutney, or pickle recipes. Holds enough to stock your pantry or give as a gift. The two-piece lid with replaceable seal supports repeated canning use.
- 0.2 Litre – single servings & small items: Perfect for individual jam portions, spice blends, dried herbs, or small-batch gifts. The wide mouth simplifies filling with chunky foods and makes decanting easy. If you mostly preserve single portions or need jars for dry goods, the 0.2 Litre is the more practical daily size.
- Storage efficiency: One 1 Litre jar occupies the same shelf footprint as roughly five 0.2 Litre jars but holds five times the volume. For a compact pantry, fewer larger jars save space; for variety, smaller jars let you stock multiple items.
Product facts
- Kilner® 1 Litre Preserve Jar: Kilner® 1 Litre Preserve Jar features an easy to use metal screw top lid made up of 2 pieces, a replaceable vacuum seal and a metal screw band to secure the seal. The two-piece lid lets you reuse the jar for multiple preserving seasons — just replace the seal, not the whole lid.
Kilner® 1 Litre Preserve Jar - Kilner® 0.2 Litre Wide Mouth Preserve Jar: The Kilner® 0.2 Litre Wide Mouth Preserve Jar is perfect for storing and preserving healthy, home grown foods. The wider opening allows for easy filling and decanting. The wide mouth makes it simple to pack in whole cherry tomatoes or thick fruit slices without pre-chopping, and to spoon out the contents later.
Kilner® 0.2 Litre Wide Mouth Preserve Jar
Which size fits your kitchen?
Best for
- Home preservers who batch-cook jams, chutneys, or pickles and want to store them in one jar per batch.
- Kitchens with limited shelf space where fewer, larger jars are more efficient.
Not for
- Single-serving or gift-sized portions — the 0.2 Litre jar is more suited for small quantities.
- Filling with very chunky items — the narrower mouth of the 1 Litre jar can be less convenient than the wide mouth of the 0.2 Litre.
