Piping tip sizes mentioned in Greweling's "Chocolates & Confections"

[no10]

Several of Greweling's recipes call for the use of a round piping tip. I'm not familiar with what sizing system he's using. When he says to use a "no. [integer] round tip", what does the [integer] correspond to in millimeters or inches? For example, what is the diameter of a no. 3 round tip used by Greweling?

[Kerry Beal]

Actually each company that makes tips seems to size them differently so a No.3 Ateco and a No.3 Wilton aren't going to be the same. Does he specify brand anywhere in the book?

 

These are the Ateco tips. 

 

 

Edited January 4, 2021 by Kerry Beal (log)

[no10]

Thanks for the reply, @Kerry Beal. I don't believe he does. I was hoping someone on this forum would know.

[Kerry Beal]

2 hours ago, no10 said:

Thanks for the reply, @Kerry Beal. I don't believe he does. I was hoping someone on this forum would know.

Bet he doesn't use Wilton - so I'd go with Ateco.

[jimb0]

fwiw i went through the books looking and it doesn't mention anything except to use "no. [X] tip" so i'm thinking kerry has the right idea

Edited January 7, 2021 by jimb0 (log)