Side-by-Side Comparison
Pantry & Food Storage
Coffee Filters vs. Food Storage Bags
Comparing 2 standards across 16 specifications. 16 key differences identified.
Comparing:
Coffee Filters
Food Storage Bags
Coffee filters standardize conical and flat-bottom geometries. Cone filters span #1 (single cup) to #4 (standard 8–12 cup home drip), flat-bottom basket filters feature a 3.25" base, and Chemex bonded filters provide 20–30% greater paper density to trap cafestol oils.
Reclosable food storage bags are standardized into Snack, Sandwich, Quart (0.94 L), Gallon (3.78 L), and Two-Gallon sizes. Standard storage bags use 1.5–1.75 mil film, while Heavy Duty Freezer bags use 2.25–2.7 mil polyethylene to prevent freezer burn.
Specification Comparison Table
16 Parameters| Parameter / Spec | ||
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Governing Standards
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SCA Equipment Standards / ISO Paper Filtration Standards | FDA 21 CFR 177.1520 / ASTM D5433 Polyethylene Standards |
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#1 Cone Filter
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1-Cup pour-over | Height: 3.5" (8.9 cm) | Base: 2.0" (5.1 cm) | — |
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#2 Cone Filter
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2 to 6-Cup drip / V60 02 | Height: 4.0" (10.2 cm) | Top: 4.25" (10.8 cm) | — |
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#4 Cone Filter
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8 to 12-Cup automatic drip | Height: 4.75" (12.1 cm) | Top: 7.5" (19.1 cm) | — |
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#6 Cone Filter
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10 to 14-Cup large manual drip | Height: 5.5" (14.0 cm) | Top: 8.5" (21.6 cm) | — |
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Standard Basket Filter (8–12 Cup)
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Base: 3.25" (8.3 cm) | Side Wall Height: 2.25" (5.7 cm) | Fluted circumference | — |
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Small Basket Filter (4–6 Cup)
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Base: 2.75" (7.0 cm) | Side Wall Height: 2.0" (5.1 cm) | — |
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AeroPress Round Filter
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Circular Disc: 2.50 inches (63.5 mm) diameter | — |
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Chemex Bonded Filter
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20–30% heavier specialty paper (50–60 GSM) trapping diterpenes (cafestol) | — |
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Snack Bag
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— | 6.5 × 3.25 inches (16.5 × 8.3 cm) | Volume: ~9 fl oz (270 ml) |
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Sandwich Bag
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— | 6.5 × 5.88 inches (16.5 × 14.9 cm) | Volume: ~24 fl oz (710 ml) |
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Quart Bag
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— | 7.0 × 7.75 inches (17.8 × 19.7 cm) | Volume: 32 fl oz (1 Quart / 0.94 L) |
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Gallon Bag
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— | 10.5 × 10.75 inches (26.7 × 27.3 cm) | Volume: 128 fl oz (1 Gallon / 3.78 L) |
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Two-Gallon Bag
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— | 13.0 × 15.62 inches (33.0 × 39.7 cm) | Volume: 256 fl oz (2 Gallon / 7.57 L) |
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Standard Storage Film Gauge
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— | 1.50 to 1.75 mil (0.038–0.044 mm) low-density polyethylene (LDPE) |
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Freezer Bag Film Gauge
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— | 2.25 to 2.70 mil (0.057–0.069 mm) heavy-gauge moisture-barrier LDPE |