Steam Pressure Canner
How Altitude affects Processing Times

Steam Pressure Canner Altitude Adjustment

Altitude in feet

Weighted Gauge Pressure

Dial Gauge Pressure

0 to 1,000 10 lbs. 10 lbs.
1,001 to 2,000 15 lbs. 11 lbs.
2,001 to 4,000 15 lbs. 12 lbs.
4,001 to 6,000 15 lbs. 13 lbs.
6,001 to 8,000 15 lbs. 14 lbs.
8,001 to 10,000 15 lbs. 15 lbs.
Water Bath Canner
Water Bath or Steam Canner Altitude Adjustment

Altitude in feet Increase Processing Time
1001 to 3,000 5 Minutes
3,001 to 6,000 10 Minutes
6,001 to 8,000 15 Minutes
8,001 to 10,000 20 Minutes

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