Guide
Olive sizes: what do 320/280 and 260/240 mean?
The two numbers on an olive pack are the olive size: how many olives make up one kilogram. This guide explains how to read the size, and lists the sizes we sell with the products in each.
How to read the size
- A size of 320/280 means one kilogram holds between 280 and 320 olives.
- The smaller the number, the larger the olive: an olive in 180/160 is bigger than one in 320/280, and one in 450/400 is smaller than both.
- The size may be written the other way round (280/320); it means the same.
Example: a kilogram of olives in size 320/280 holds between 280 and 320 olives, so one olive weighs about 3.1 to 3.6 g.
The sizes in our catalogue
| Size | Olives per kilogram | Weight of one olive | Our products in this size |
|---|---|---|---|
| 180/160 | 160 to 180 olives | 5.6 to 6.3 g | |
| 260/240 | 240 to 260 olives | 3.8 to 4.2 g | |
| 320/280 | 280 to 320 olives | 3.1 to 3.6 g | |
| 400/360 | 360 to 400 olives | 2.5 to 2.8 g | |
| 450/400 | 400 to 450 olives | 2.2 to 2.5 g |
Olive size questions
Does a bigger number mean bigger olives?
No, the opposite. The number counts the olives in a kilogram, so a smaller number means fewer, larger olives.
What is the difference between 320/280 and 260/240?
In 260/240 a kilogram holds between 240 and 260 olives, so each olive is slightly larger than in 320/280, where a kilogram holds between 280 and 320.
Which size should I choose?
It depends on the use: large olives such as 180/160 suit serving at the table, while smaller ones such as 400/360 and 450/400 suit salads, cooking and pizza.
Are these sizes available wholesale?
Yes. The sizes in the table come in 2.5 kg packs suited to restaurants and catering. Wholesale supply