Here’s Why The Soda Can Is Shaped The Way It Is, And It’s Absolutely Fascinating

We typically never really give any thought to the underlying design of the aluminum beverages we consume, at least I never have until today.

Can you believe nearly half a trillion of these cans are manufactured yearly?!

The design serves a very important purpose – it’s the most practical when packed as close as possible.

Bill, a.k.a. the engineeringguy, on YouTube has detailed the choices behind the design of a beverage can, like coke, and explains why it is cylindrical and the manufacturing steps needed to create the can.

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