• BCsven@lemmy.ca
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    The larger diameter of the original can plus the angled transition at either end probably means same surface area of aluminium. Small diameter differences make larger circumferential changes.

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      They do, but overall the can end (lid) is a LOT more aluminum than you expect and the whole rest of it isn’t as much as you expect.

      So a little less lid is worth a fair bit more sidewall in terms of weight of aluminum

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        Since they apparently have the same volume, could one of you be a hero and steal one of each and weigh them?

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          I guess I’m a bit rusty, so I am not sure at 355ml and the skinny profile if you can get a 202 end can, or have to use a 200

          Hard to tell if it’s sleek or slim

          Edit: Actually no, that’s a 200 not a 202. Look at the profile around the tab.

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              Look at the indent around the opening. On the shorter can it goes from wide to narrow at the back of the tab. It’s more of a straight line on the taller can