FAQs on Cosmetic Gram Jars

Mineral makeup users find it convenient to buy extra empty cosmetic jars to mix their own colors, use for travel, and also to give samples to family and friends. Here is the most frequently asked question that we get regarding the jars -

What is the difference between the size and the amount?

Hints:

a 30g jar contains 30g in weight of water
a 30g jar contains 30ml in volume of water
a 30g jar DOES NOT contain 30g of minerals

3g jars -

Diameter: 31 mm/1.2 inch
Height: 16.5 mm/0.6 inch

Can hold water of approx. 0.1 ounce/0.2 tablespoon/3ml /3g
Can hold mineral foundation of approx. 1g
Can hold setting powder of approx. 0.8g

5g jars -

Diameter: 31 mm/1.2 inch
Height: 19 mm/0.7 inch

Can hold water of: approx. 0.2 ounce/0.4 tablespoon/5ml /5g
Can hold mineral foundation of: approx.1.7g
Can hold setting powder of: approx. 1.3g

10g jars -

Diameter: 38 mm/1.5 inch
Height: 22 mm/0.9 inch

Can hold water of: approx. 0.4 ounce/0.8 tablespoon/10ml /10g
Can hold mineral foundation of: approx. 3.3g
Can hold setting powder of: approx. 2.7g

20g jars -

Diameter: 50 mm/2 inches
Height: 21 mm/0.8 inch

Can hold water of: approx.0.8 ounce/1.6 tablespoon/20ml /20g
Can hold mineral foundation of: approx. 6.7g
Can hold setting powder of: approx. 5.3g

30g jars -

Diameter: 50 mm/2 inches
Height: 28 mm/1.1 inch

Can hold water of: approx.1.2 ounce/2.4 tablespoons/30ml /30g
Can hold mineral foundation of: approx.10g
Can hold setting powder of: approx. 8g