Vitamix reference

Vitamix replacement containers

Compare current container options after confirming the one that fits your exact Vitamix machine.

Concise answer

Start with compatibility, then choose capacity and container type. A 48-ounce or 64-ounce wet container can replace an everyday blending container when it fits the machine. Dry Grains and Aer Disc containers are specialty additions, not ordinary wet-blade replacements. [1]

Check compatibility first

Capacity alone does not determine fit. Use the Vitamix compatibility reference to match the exact machine and container before choosing a size or feature.

Everyday wet containers

These six options are intended for everyday wet blending. Choose among them by fit, batch size, material, and SELF-DETECT needs rather than assuming every container with the same capacity is interchangeable.

48-ounce Stainless Steel Container — A non-reactive container for hot, cold, and acidic blends. [2]
Classic 64-ounce Container — An everyday wet container for medium-to-large batches. [3]
48-ounce Container — An everyday wet container for medium batches. [4]
64-ounce Low-Profile Container with SELF-DETECT — An everyday wet container for large batches. [6]
Low-Profile 64-ounce Container — An everyday wet container for large batches. [7]
48-ounce Container with SELF-DETECT — An everyday wet container for small-to-medium batches. [8]

Specialty containers

Dry Grains and Aer Disc are additions for different jobs, not ordinary wet-blade replacements.

Aer Disc Container — A specialty container for muddling, chilling without crushing ice, emulsions, foams, and whipped cream. [5]
48-ounce Dry Grains Container with SELF-DETECT — A specialty container for whole-grain and gluten-free flour, batter, and thick yeast dough. [9]

48-ounce or 64-ounce?

Vitamix positions the 48-ounce wet options for small, medium, or medium-size batches, depending on the container. Its 64-ounce options are for medium-to-large or large batches. There is no universal household-size cutoff, so use the kinds of batches you actually make after confirming fit.

What SELF-DETECT changes

On the supported Smart System or Ascent machines identified by the product pages, SELF-DETECT can recognize a container and adjust settings for its size. The label alone does not prove every machine/container pairing, so check the compatibility reference first. [6] [8]

Lids and tampers matter too

Lids and tampers are separate fit questions. Do not assume they interchange across container styles, types, or sizes; use the compatibility reference when checking them. For the separate-container warranty context, see the warranty guide.

What to check before choosing

Your exact machine.
The exact container name.
The capacity you need.
Whether you need an everyday wet or specialty role.
How SELF-DETECT behaves with your machine.
The included lid and tamper.

Current core containers

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Current core Vitamix container options.
Container	Capacity/type	Role	Compatibility note
48-ounce Stainless Steel Container [2]	48-ounce	Everyday wet	Works with all full-size Vitamix blenders.
Classic 64-ounce Container [3]	64-ounce	Everyday wet	Works with full-size Classic C-Series machines.
48-ounce Container [4]	48-ounce	Everyday wet	Works with full-size Classic C- and G-Series machines.
Aer Disc Container [5]	Aer Disc	Specialty	Works with all full-size Vitamix blenders.
64-ounce Low-Profile Container with SELF-DETECT [6]	64-ounce	Everyday wet	Works with full-size Smart System or Classic G-Series machines; SELF-DETECT features are available only on Smart System machines.
Low-Profile 64-ounce Container [7]	64-ounce	Everyday wet	Works with Classic G-Series machines, the 5300, and the 6500.
48-ounce Container with SELF-DETECT [8]	48-ounce	Everyday wet	Works with all full-size Vitamix blenders; an Ascent machine can recognize it and adjust settings for its size.
48-ounce Dry Grains Container with SELF-DETECT [9]	48-ounce	Specialty	Works with all full-size Vitamix blenders; SELF-DETECT features are available only with Smart System machines.

Common container-choice questions

Will this container fit my machine? Use the compatibility reference.
What coverage applies to a separately sold container? Read the warranty guide.
Does the same capacity prove the same fit? No; check the exact machine and container pairing first.

What the official pages do not decide

They do not decide which compatible size is personally best for you or whether a specialty container is worth adding. Those are choices about your own recipes, batch sizes, and priorities.