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Size guide. Eight directions for the block that sits above the collection grid, all built on the same six systems and the same prices, with Phoenix in its own column. Option 5 is the one now live on Berkey Systems and on the What Size Berkey Is Right For You? page. Nothing else here is installed.

Size guide

What size Berkey is right for you?

Six stainless steel systems, one decision. Match your household to the canister that keeps up, then pick the finish.

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Every model ships with Phoenix Gravity elements. The number is the most elements that canister holds.

Option 2 of 11Warm showroom, cream paper and a printed catalogue feel

The size guide

Find the Berkey that fits your table.

Capacity, element count and household size, side by side. Prices are current and include the Phoenix Gravity element set.

  • Go Berkey KitCountertop, single element
    $234$241
    1 max
    1 qt0.95 L
    1 person
  • Travel BerkeyFits 1-3 people
    $327
    2 max
    1.5 gal5.7 L
    1-3 people
  • Big BerkeyFits 1-4 people
    $367
    4 max
    2.25 gal8.5 L
    1-4 people
  • Royal BerkeyFits 2-6 people
    $408
    4 max
    3.25 gal12.3 L
    2-6 people
  • Imperial BerkeyFits 4-8+ people
    $451
    6 max
    4.5 gal17 L
    4-8+ people
  • Crown BerkeyFits 6-12+ people
    $478
    8 max
    6.5 gal24.6 L
    6-12+ people
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Free shipping over $25, shipped from Pennsylvania. The number is a canister's maximum element count.

Option 3 of 11Fit finder, pick a household size and the right systems light up

Size guide

How many people are you filtering for?

Pick your household size and the right canister surfaces. Same six systems, same prices, a lot less scrolling.

People at home

Travel Berkey, Big Berkey and Royal Berkey all cover a household of 2 to 3 people.

  • Best fit
    Go Berkey KitCountertop, single element
    $234$241
    1 max
    1 qt0.95 L
    1 person
  • Best fit
    Travel BerkeyFits 1-3 people
    $327
    2 max
    1.5 gal5.7 L
    1-3 people
  • Best fit
    Big BerkeyFits 1-4 people
    $367
    4 max
    2.25 gal8.5 L
    1-4 people
  • Best fit
    Royal BerkeyFits 2-6 people
    $408
    4 max
    3.25 gal12.3 L
    2-6 people
  • Best fit
    Imperial BerkeyFits 4-8+ people
    $451
    6 max
    4.5 gal17 L
    4-8+ people
  • Best fit
    Crown BerkeyFits 6-12+ people
    $478
    8 max
    6.5 gal24.6 L
    6-12+ people
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Prices include the Phoenix Gravity element set. Max is the most elements that canister can hold.

Option 4 of 11Warm showroom plus the fit finder, with both element types side by side

The size guide

Find the Berkey that fits your table.

Pick your household size, then compare capacity, elements and price side by side.

People at home

Travel Berkey, Big Berkey and Royal Berkey all cover a household of 2 to 3 people.

Swipe sideways for every column

  • Go Berkey KitBest fitCountertop, single element
    $234$241
    1 max
    1 qt0.95 L
    1 person
    Black Berkey
    $134
  • Travel BerkeyBest fitFits 1-3 people
    $327
    2 max
    1.5 gal5.7 L
    1-3 people
    Black Berkey
    $227
  • Big BerkeyBest fitFits 1-4 people
    $367
    4 max
    2.25 gal8.5 L
    1-4 people
    Black Berkey
    $267
  • Royal BerkeyBest fitFits 2-6 people
    $408
    4 max
    3.25 gal12.3 L
    2-6 people
    Black Berkey
    $308Out of stock
  • Imperial BerkeyBest fitFits 4-8+ people
    $451
    6 max
    4.5 gal17 L
    4-8+ people
    Black Berkey
    $351
  • Crown BerkeyBest fitFits 6-12+ people
    $478
    8 max
    6.5 gal24.6 L
    6-12+ people
    Black Berkey
    $378

Two element types, two prices. Price is the system shipped with Black Berkey® Elements. Phoenix is the same canister fitted with Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition™ elements. Maximum elements is the most a canister can hold.

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Free shipping over $25, shipped from Pennsylvania.

Option 5 of 11Option 4's table, with the household picker in a small pop-up instead of a band

The size guide

Find the Berkey that fits your table.

Pick your household size, then compare capacity, elements and price side by side.

Not sure which size? Answer one question and we’ll shortlist it.

Swipe sideways for every column

  • Go Berkey KitBest fitCountertop, single element
    $234$241
    1 max
    1 qt0.95 L
    1 person
    Black Berkey
    $134
  • Travel BerkeyBest fitFits 1-3 people
    $327
    2 max
    1.5 gal5.7 L
    1-3 people
    Black Berkey
    $227
  • Big BerkeyBest fitFits 1-4 people
    $367
    4 max
    2.25 gal8.5 L
    1-4 people
    Black Berkey
    $267
  • Royal BerkeyBest fitFits 2-6 people
    $408
    4 max
    3.25 gal12.3 L
    2-6 people
    Black Berkey
    $308Out of stock
  • Imperial BerkeyBest fitFits 4-8+ people
    $451
    6 max
    4.5 gal17 L
    4-8+ people
    Black Berkey
    $351
  • Crown BerkeyBest fitFits 6-12+ people
    $478
    8 max
    6.5 gal24.6 L
    6-12+ people
    Black Berkey
    $378

Two element types, two prices. Price is the system shipped with Black Berkey® Elements. Phoenix is the same canister fitted with Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition™ elements. Maximum elements is the most a canister can hold.

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Free shipping over $25, shipped from Pennsylvania.

Option 6 of 11Spec sheet, a dark technical panel that filters down to your household

The size guide

Six systems, one page of specs.

Filter by how many people you are filtering for, then read straight across: capacity, element slots, and the price of the set with Phoenix elements.

Household

6 of 6 systems

  • Go Berkey KitCountertop, single element
    1 qt0.95 L
    1max
    1 person
    $134Black Berkey $234
  • Travel BerkeyThe one people take camping
    1.5 gal5.7 L
    2max
    1–3 people
    $227Black Berkey $327
  • Big BerkeyThe default for most kitchens
    2.25 gal8.5 L
    4max
    1–4 people
    $267Black Berkey $367
  • Royal BerkeyRoom for four elements
    3.25 gal12.3 L
    4max
    2–6 people
    $308Black Berkey $408
  • Imperial BerkeySix elements, bigger family
    4.5 gal17 L
    6max
    4–8+ people
    $351Black Berkey $451
  • Crown BerkeyThe largest set we carry
    6.5 gal24.6 L
    8max
    6–12+ people
    $378Black Berkey $478

Capacity is the manufacturer's refill volume. Elements column is the most the chamber holds. Prices are for the system with Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition elements; the Black Berkey figure is the same set with the older elements.

Option 7 of 11Card deck, one card per system, sortable, and built for a phone first

The size guide

Six sizes, six kitchens.

One card per set, with the Phoenix price first. Sort by what you care about most.

Capacity is the manufacturer's refill volume, and the element figure is the most each chamber holds. Phoenix prices are for the set with Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition elements.

Option 8 of 11Guided wizard, three questions, then one recommendation with the runners-up

Find your size

Three questions. One answer.

Answer in any order. The recommendation updates as you go, and the runners-up stay visible so you can still compare.

01How many people are you filtering for?

02What is your budget for the set?

03What matters more to you?

Recommendations match on household range and the price of the set with Phoenix elements. Nothing is submitted anywhere.

Your fit

Travel Berkey

1.5 gal · 5.7 L · 1–3 people

Covers 1–3 people and holds 1.5 gal, the least counter space among the sets that fit your budget.

Elements2max
Household1–3
Phoenix set$227
Black Berkey$327
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    Also consider
  • Big Berkey $267
  • Go Berkey Kit $134

Capacity is the manufacturer's refill volume. Every set here takes Phoenix Gravity New Millennium Edition elements and the PF-2 fluoride filters.