A guide to sizes of Tupperware Modular Mate containers for the pantry

If you have seen pics of  my pantry you will know that I am hooked on Tupperware. I met a mum at swimming lessons many years ago who was a Tupperware demonstrator who showed me the latest Tupperware catalogue.  I took it home and nearly tagged every page in the book.  I believed I needed it, I wanted a pantry of modular mates and I loved the idea of their sandwich keeper plus for the kids.  I got to the back page and read about becoming a demonstrator. After thinking about it for a little while, I thought this could be my answer to stocking my shelves with Tupperware and occupy my time while the kids were at school and youngest was in kindy.  I was a demonstrator for 1 year and in that time I managed to help pay bills and gradually build my pantry with modular mates containers.  I loved it, was so much fun being a demonstrator, however with hubby’s busy work commitments I had to stop (sadly 1 week after I became a Tupperware Manager).

Modular mates are best purchased in the sets and then you can purchase them individually to best fit your pantry.  I have heard that if you purchase a Tupperware Home Start Set in the next month you will receive a large MM spice set FREE!

I share this post with you today as it has been a very popular request, as many readers are wanting to purchase Tupperware for their pantry and are unsure what sizes are required.  This is not a sponsored post.

Before I start sharing the sizes, I think it’s very important for you to decide which colour seals you would like to purchase.  I chose black as it’s a popular colour and it’s less likely to be discontinued, which Tupperware does tend to do.  Black was a safe option, plus it also matched my black bench top.

The Baking & Pasta Shelf

Stack 1  

• White Sugar – Oval 3
• Scone Mix – Oval 2

Stack 2  

• Castor Sugar – Oval 3
• Coconut – Oval 3

Stack 3  

• Baking Powder – Oval 1/2
• Bicarb soda – Oval 1/2
• Brown Sugar – Oval 3
• Cocoa – Oval 2

Stack 4  

• Self Raising Flour – Rectangle 2
• Plain Flour – Rectangle 2
• Lasagne Sheets – Rectangle 1

Stack 5  

• Pasta Spirals – Super Oval 3
• Mini Spirals – Super Oval 2
• Cous Cous – Super Oval 1

Stack 6

• Brown Rice – Super Oval 3
• Basmati Rice – Super Oval 3

Stack 7

• White Rice – Super Oval 2
• Macaroni – Super Oval 1
• Tube Pasta – Super Oval 3

Stack 8

• Spaghetti – Round 5
• Arborio Rice – Super Oval 2
• Rice I reuse when cooking pastry – Super Oval 1
• Bow Pasta – Super Oval 1

Changes I would make:  Use Super Oval 2 for brown and basmati rice. I’d also add  to stack 4 a Rectangle 1 for Wholemeal SR Flour and an Oval 1 would fit perfectly above the White Sugar in stack 1.

Note:  All these seals are normal (not pour-all), as I usually need to get my hand in to scoop out the required amount with a measuring cup.

The Snack Shelf

Stack 1  

• Cranberries – Oval 1
• Citrus Peel – Oval 1
• Chocolates – Oval 2

Stack 2  

• Apricot Balls – Oval 1
• Nuts – Oval 1
• Dried Apricots – Oval 1
• Dried Mango – Oval 1

Stack 3  

• Rice Crackers – Mini Rectangle 1
• Dried Banana Chips – Mini Rectangle 1
• Crispbread – Mini Rectangle 2
• Jelly Beans – Mini Rectangle 1

Stack 4  

• Plain crackers eg Jatz (currently empty) – Mini Rectangle 2
• Rice cakes – Mini Rectangle 2
• Salada – Mini Rectangle 2

Stack 5  

• Large packet of chips – Square 2
• Pretzels – Square 2
• Wholemeal SR Flour – Square 1
• Biscuits – Square 1

Stack 6

• Snack container – Muesli Bars, Fruit sticks etc – Veg Out Small
• Mini packets of chips – Veg Out Small

Stack 7

• White Rice – Super Oval 2
• Macoroni – Super Oval 1
• Tube Pasta – Super Oval 3

Stack 8

• Spaghetti – Round 5
• Arborio Rice – Super Oval 2
• Rice I reuse when cooking pastry – Super Oval 1
• Bow Pasta – Super Oval 1

Changes I would make:  I’m happy with the sizes I have, I really do like the mini rectangle containers, they would have to be my favourite sizes.  I also have room to purchase more if needed.

Extra Shelf

Stack 1  

• Oatbran – Oval 3
• Panko Breadcrumbs – Oval 2

Stack 2  

• Icing Sugar – Oval 4
• Muesli – Oval 2

Stack 3  

• Sultanas – Oval 4 with Pour-all seal
• Marshmallows – Oval 2

The Cereal Shelf

Stack 1  

• Cereal – Soup Oval 5 with Pour-all seal

Stack 2  

• Cereal – Super Oval 3 with Pour-all seal
• Cereal – Super Oval 3 with Pour-all seal, sitting on top of:
• Weetbix – Rectangle 3

Vegetables

Stack 1  

• Potatoes – Veg Out Large
• Onions – Veg Out Small

Note:  Potatoes and onions last for 3-4 weeks in these containers

Modular Mate sizes

Here is a guide from the Tupperware catalogue to help you determine the sizes you need.  Remember to measure your shelves to make sure they fit properly before you order.

I hope this guide helps you to determine which containers you need for your pantry.