Water Bath Canning Times Quick Reference Guide
Authentic reference chart and data matrix for Water Bath Canning Times in Canning & Dehydrating. Use the interactive table below or print it / save it as a PDF with the button below.
Quick-Reference Table
The full data from this cheat sheet, right on the page.
| Elevation Above Sea Level | Dial Gauge Pressure (PSI) | Weighted Gauge Pressure (PSI) | Water Bath Boiling Adjustment | Authoritative Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 0 – 1,000 Feet (0–305 m) | 11 PSI | 10 PSI | Standard recipe processing time | USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning |
| 1,001 – 2,000 Feet (306–610 m) | 11 PSI | 15 PSI | Add 5 minutes to processing time | USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning |
| 2,001 – 4,000 Feet (611–1,219 m) | 12 PSI | 15 PSI | Add 10 minutes to processing time | USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning |
| 4,001 – 6,000 Feet (1,220–1,829 m) | 13 PSI | 15 PSI | Add 15 minutes to processing time | USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning |
| 6,001 – 8,000 Feet (1,830–2,438 m) | 14 PSI | 15 PSI | Add 20 minutes to processing time | USDA Complete Guide to Home Canning |
How to Use This Chart
Pin this chart where you work: it packs 5 entries and 5 columns (Elevation Above Sea Level, Dial Gauge Pressure (PSI), Weighted Gauge Pressure (PSI), Water Bath Boiling Adjustment, Authoritative Source) into one printable page, built for quick lookups.
Scan down the Elevation Above Sea Level column to your item, then read across for Dial Gauge Pressure (PSI), Weighted Gauge Pressure (PSI).
Example: for 0 – 1,000 Feet (0–305 m), the chart gives Dial Gauge Pressure (PSI) of 11 PSI.
- Compare values down a single column to spot the pattern before you commit to a choice.
- When two rows look close, the Authoritative Source column usually breaks the tie.
- Print it once and keep it where you work — that's the whole point of a cheat sheet.
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