Lakeland & Mary Berry Traybake Cake Tin, Inner Size: 23×30. 5×3. 5cm, Outer Size: 36.5x26x4cm. What is the size of a 1.5 litre loaf tin? As a rough guide, a 2lb (900g) loaf tin is about 21cm long, 11cm wide and 7cm high (8 x 4 x 3 inches approx) and a 1lb (450g) loaf tin is 16cm long, 11cm wide and 7cm high (6 x 4 x 3 inches). They do vary quite a bit from brand to brand but this should help you understand what you have got if you have one already. Please beware the difference between internal and external measurements, since a protruding lip will affect measurements - try to ignore this when measuring. If you prefer, you can measure the volume of water your tin holds. As a general rule, a 1lb (450g) tin will hold about 1.5 pints (850ml) of water. A 2lb (900g) tin will hold somewhere between 2 pints (1100mls) and 2.5 pints (1400mls); some hold even more, depending on the tin shape. What about other cake tin sizes?

For example, if you have a loaf pan that can hold 1,800 ml of water, then divide it by 4. You will get 450 ml or 450 g of dough. The volume of batter each loaf pan can hold also differs. For example, the standard loaf pan is said to accommodate around 5 cups. There are bigger pans that can even accommodate up to 12 cups. The loaf tins featured in this review were tested in controlled conditions using a standardised testing criteria. We tested a range of 2lb loaf tins using olive’s delicious Amalfi lemon drizzle loaf cake. This light cake allowed us to see the level of browning achieved by the loaf tin. All loaf tins were scored against the following criteria: Loaf pan sizes are not insignificant, because the pan volume can make a major difference in your baking.Our banana loaf recipe uses a 2lb (900g) tin size. This is the optimal loaf tin size for this particular recipe but that’s not to say you can’t get good results from a different tin size - or even from a different shape. However, you will be entering into the realm of “experimental baking” if you deviate from this aspect of the recipe so take a deep breath and prepare to be flexible - and accept that the first time you bake this recipe with the wrong size tin, the results may not be absolutely perfect. But we’ll bet they’ll be pretty good! Use the drop down Table of Contents menu to navigate this post. I’m sharing traditional measurements, types and styles of loaf pans – plus sources for my favorites! Let’s learn together! What Is a Standard Loaf Pan?

Looking for a small, 1lb loaf tin, to fit into a smaller slow cooker? These fit my 3.5 litre oval slow cooker a treat! Press the baking paper into the cake tin, making a crease where the sides meets the base and overlapping the corners. Loaf pans differ in length, width, and height. The most common height among loaf pans is 2 ½ inches while length and width may vary from 7 to 13 inches or even more.

Want to have a clean-looking loaf? Choose loaf pans with sharp corners as these tend to produce bread with a cleaner finish. If post-bake cleaning is a concern, opt for pans with rounded corners as they are easier to clean. Loaf Pan Size Wrap-up One thing I know for sure is that baking is supposed to be fun, not stressful. I’m here to guide you through the options and making your next baking project a breeze! If your loaf pan is too small, your batter might overflow, leading to an overflow in the baked bread as well. You will end up with an unpleasant-looking bread or worse, a burnt one. On the other hand, if your loaf pan is too big, you might come across problems when your bread rises. However, you may also find a bigger loaf pan that measures 9 x 5 x 2 ½ inches. There are some who consider this their standard size. Your pan helps determine how your loaf will turn out to be. Whether you plan on baking banana bread, the usual bread loaf, or a recipe you wish to try, you need a loaf pan that is just right for your batter.