On Tue, 12 Aug 2008 15:22:57 -0700, yeadeagisss
> wrote:

>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.

I never thought of that. Makes sense I suppose. But what about those
275ml bottles?