Is 5lbs of candy enough to fill 120 little containers as favors?

Question

I wanted to get some candy for my favors for my wedding and I was wondering if 5lbs is enough and do you have to fill the jar all the way up or leave it moderately full? Thanks

Answer 1

it should be good

Answer 2

If you are having a "candy bar" you could buy some candy and fill up the jars, then re-bag the candy in zip lock baggies.  

Best wishes to you.

Answer 3

moderatly full.

i'm assuming you're using small mason jars (1/2 pint) or something?

if so you should be good

Answer 4

this is a place I was thinking about using http://www.groovycandies.com/V2ProdDetai...

they say:

A typical 1/2 pint chinese takeout container,

which is approximately

1.75 inches wide

2.38 inches long

and 2.5 inches deep

will hold about 255 m&m pieces.

and a 5lb bag holds 2440 pieces so thats only 9 1/2 containers

So if you go to their site and find the type of candy you are using and figure out how many candies fit into your containers it should give you a pretty good estimate

Answer 5

if you have to order the candy from online, i would order a little bit more just to be on the safe side.  i'm sure while you're putting the favors together you'd love to munch on the candy! :)