Corey Richardson wrote:

> On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 14:58:07 -0700, yeadeagisss
> > wrote:
>
>>Continental European beverage makers aren't obliged to respect US size
>>standards, and 330ml is a common size in packaged beverages in Europe.
>
>
> I've always wondered why 330ml is as common as it is. Any idea why?

It's as close to one-third of a litre as is practical to produce and
market. I suppose the manufacturers could have introduced 333ml cans,
but 330ml is an easy-to-remember 33cl, so there it is.