A while back I purchased a mold that was advertised as a 3 pound Edam mold. The dimensions, as described from the manufacturer are "3 pound cheese mold and follower lid 1,360 grams Internal Diameter: 4.5" Internal Height: 6" Dairythene Plastic" and are correct. When I received the mold I thought that there was no way three pounds of curd was going to fit into this and called the distributor with my concerns thinking perhaps they had mistakingly sent me a smaller mold. The lady I spoke with was more than nice and assured me I had the right one. She even offered to refund my money and take the mold back. I opted to keep it and try it out anyway. I've been dying to try this thing to see how it worked out so yesterday I did a 3 pound make for a gouda, yes I know it's an Edam mold. The recipe I used required three gallons of PH whole store bought milk and two pints of heavy whipping cream. Once I got everything ready to load the mold, yep maybe a little over two thirds of the curd actually fit into the mold. I use my old standby the "Mad Millie" cheese press to do the remaining third of the curd despite it's limitations on weight. Both of the cheeses are now in their brine and, once dry, I will weight them to see exactly how much fit into the mold. I'm really posting this in case anyone else has bought one of these, or is considering buying one. Had it nor been for the Mad Millie press I would have had to throw out 1/3 of my make. I would hate to see that happen to someone so I'm just kind of using this as a "heads up" to others. The mold itself is absolutely beautiful. It's very well made and I really like it. I'll know next time to leave out a gallon of milk when I use it. Here's a picture of it so you'll have some idea of the one I'm talking about.