# Container 12L or 16L
**URL:** https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/container-12l-or-16l/34688
**Category:** Accessories
**Created:** [May 5, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/container-12l-or-16l/34688 "2025-05-05T14:25:55Z")
**Posts on this page:** 3
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### Author:  [@madmax45](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/madmax45)
#### Post date: [May 5, 2025, 2:25pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/container-12l-or-16l/34688/1 "2025-05-05T14:25:55Z")
Hi,
I will buy an Anova container, but I’m hesitant about size.
I understand that 12L size is enough for daily food quantities.
But I like to use “sous vide” method for big beef rib, around 1.5Kgs (3 Lbs). 2 pieces cooked in the container in same time when I have some friends at home !
picture attached to clarify the beef piece I mean, I’m not 100% sure of translation. around 30cm long, 15cm large, and 7cm thick. I think to put the 2 pieces in vertical position in the container.
Do you think it’s good enough with the 12L or should I go for the 16L ?
Thank you in advance for your support,
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### Author:  [@markbean](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/markbean)
#### Post date: [June 5, 2025, 3:36pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/container-12l-or-16l/34688/2 "2025-06-05T15:36:55Z")
For my older Anova I had a 12L from a 3rd party. I bought the pro and decided on the 16L and I’m happy with the decision. While I don’t often need all that space, it is really helpful when I do pork shoulders.
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### Author:  [@jiraw54](https://community.anovaculinary.com/u/jiraw54)
#### Post date: [January 12, 2026, 5:51pm UTC](https://community.anovaculinary.com/t/container-12l-or-16l/34688/3 "2026-01-12T17:51:20Z")
Hi, for two beef ribs of that size, a 12 L container will be very tight, especially for proper water circulation. The 16 L will fit them comfortably and ensure even sous vide cooking, especially when cooking for friends.