Ball Half Gallon Wide Mouth Jars: Which Pack Size?

The Ball 64oz wide mouth 2-pack is the simplest entry point: two half gallon mason jars with silver metal lids and bands. The listing describes thick, durable, transparent glass that makes contents easy to identify, and lids it calls airtight for canning, pickling, fermenting and storage. It says the jars are safe in the refrigerator and freezer.

There is a care conflict to note. The material features list the jars as dishwasher safe, while the care instructions say hand wash only. As a general rule, hand washing metal lids and bands helps them last, whatever the glass tolerates. The listing gives dimensions of 11 by 5 by 10 inches, which appears to describe the packed pair.

This pack suits someone making a single batch of cold brew, sun tea or pickles who wants to see how half gallon jars fit the fridge before committing to more. If you already know you will ferment regularly, the 6-pack below is better value in shelf terms.

• Two 64 oz jars with metal lids and bands
• Thick clear glass
• Refrigerator and freezer safe

The Ball 64oz 6-pack is the fermentation-focused listing. Its bullets describe heat-resistant, USDA certified food grade glass suited to brewing that uses hot water, and lids that are grommeted with an airtight seal and made from BPA-free plastic that will not rust. It names kombucha, sun tea, cider and kefir as typical uses, alongside pickles and canning.

This listing is the most inconsistent of the six. The title and included components say six jars, but the first bullet says you will receive a 2-pack. It also mentions lids and bands in the title while describing plastic grommeted lids in the bullets, and the item type name refers to quilted crystal jelly jars. The care line lists refrigerator, freezer and dishwasher safe. Confirm the count and lid style on the product page before you buy.

If your pack does arrive with plastic lids, keep in mind they are storage and fermentation lids, not two-piece canning lids. This set suits kombucha brewers and cold brew fans running several jars at once; canners should look at the 12-jar or 4-jar sets with bands.

• Heat-resistant food grade glass
• Grommeted airtight BPA-free plastic lids
• Freezer and dishwasher safe

Best for
Serious canners and bulk pantry setups

Best for
Small pantry refresh or gift sets

The Ball Wide Mouth Glass Mason Jars pack of four includes four 64 oz wide mouth jars with lids and bands. The listing is brief, describing versatile jars for canning, crafting, preserving and storing, and it lists canning, pickling, juice, jam and jelly as uses.

It calls the product BPA-free, made in the USA and microwave safe, and the capacity field reads 4 pounds, which is likely a shipping weight rather than volume. The listing does not specify care instructions or lid material.

Four jars is a comfortable middle ground for a home kitchen: enough for a batch of pickles and a jar of cold brew at the same time, without the storage demands of twelve. For smaller canning projects, our guide to Ball wide mouth canning jars covers other sizes.

The Ball Wide Mouth Half Gallon 64 oz set is the bulk option. The title describes a set of six in a 2 pack, and both the bullets and the included components confirm 12 jars in total, each with lids and bands. It shares the same short feature list as the 4-pack: canning and crafting, preserving and storing, BPA-free and made in the USA.

The recommended uses are broad, from baby food and fruit to vegetables, jam, jelly and pickles, and the care line says dishwasher safe. The listing gives package dimensions of 12 by 12 by 12 inches.

This is the set for half gallon mason jars for canning at scale, or for building a pantry wall of matching jars for grains, pasta and snacks. It needs real shelf space, so smaller households should start with the 2-pack or 4-pack.

• 12 jars across two sets of six
• Lids and bands included
• Dishwasher safe listed

The Ball wide mouth storage jar is a single half gallon clear jar with a push-down storage lid, rather than a two-piece canning lid and band. The listing says it is designed to give you easy access to what is inside and that the glass is made in the USA.

The listing does not specify how many jars are included beyond the singular title, whether the lid is airtight, or how to clean it. The capacity field of 8 pounds appears to be a weight, not a volume.

This Ball wide mouth storage jar suits counter storage of flour, sugar, coffee beans or snacks, where you open the jar several times a day. It is not meant for canning, so pair it with one of the lid-and-band packs if you also preserve food.

Best for
Topping up an existing collection

The Ball Glass Mason Jar with Lids listing is a pack of 2 wide mouth 64 oz jars with lids and bands, made in the USA and BPA-free. The manufacturer is listed as Jarden. One bullet contradicts the title by saying it includes one jar, so check the count shown at checkout.

The care instructions say hand wash only, and the recommended uses are vegetables and fruit. It otherwise mirrors the short feature list of the larger packs.

This pack suits someone who already owns half gallon jars and needs two more to finish a set. For a first purchase, the other 2-pack gives more detail on the lids and freezer use. If you also need small jars for spices or jams, see our 8 oz Ball mason jars guide.