440ml Beer Cans

I know it's not real ale, but does anyone know why 440ml beer cans became a standard in the UK?

Why not 500ml, which is standard across Europe, and more nearly approximates to a pint?

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PeterE
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In article , PeterE writes

It is just under one USA pint thus allowing for a small head in a US pint glass, why we use it however I do not know.

Reply to
Prometheus

We should go for an Australian "pint" - 600ml. OK dream on I guess.

Brian

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BrianW

But beer in the US is usually sold in 12 oz bottles; or in 12 oz or 22 oz glasses.

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Jim Backus

The brewers make more money, of course!

Will.

Reply to
Will Westbury

Yes, but in general - going back 25 years or more - they superseded 275 ml or half-pint cans.

Might it have had something to do with the design of canning lines?

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PeterE

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