Final answer:
A 'Fourth, 200 Hotel Pan' has an approximate capacity of 4.5 quarts, calculated based on a depth of 2 inches and standard quarter-size pan dimensions, converted from cubic inches to quarts.
Step-by-step explanation:
The capacity of a “Fourth, 200 Hotel Pan” typically refers to a quarter-size steam table pan which is part of the standardized sizes used in commercial kitchens and catering.
The designation "200" refers to the depth of the pan in hundredths-of-an-inch, so a 200 pan is 2 inches deep. These pans are designed to hold foods for serving, cooking, or storage and are usually made of stainless steel.
To calculate the actual capacity, you would measure the inside dimensions of the pan and multiply length by width by depth.
For a quarter-size pan (approx. 12.75" x 10.375" in general), the volume would be calculated as: 12.75" x 10.375" x 2" = 264.375 cubic inches.
To convert cubic inches to quarts (as is common in kitchen measurements), you divide by 57.75, since there are 57.75 cubic inches in a quart. This gives a capacity of a little over 4.5 quarts.