This is an excellent little clear bin -- the only problem is you'll want 10 more!It's perfect for holding dry rice or beans. About 2 pounds dry fit in it easily -- it is much easier to measure out of the wide open lid than it is out of the box rice comes in, a bag, or a mason jar. Super easy to keep an eye on how much is left, too.It is BPA free. The blue seal is quite good, too -- I don't know if I'd use it to store something very prone to going stale, like crackers or chips, but it is definiteSee full review