When canning food, it’s important to know the size of the jar. Here are the common jar sizes and the foods commonly canned in each size:Half gallon jar (8 cups): Often used for storing larger quantities of pickles, fruits, dried beans, fermented vegetables and juices.Quart size jar (32 ounces - 1 L - 4 cups): Ideal for canning tomatoes, sauces, soups, stews, chilis and vegetables.Pint size jar (16 ounces - 2 cups): Perfect for preserving jams, jellies, relishes, and sauces, vegetables. Half pint