Abstract: Apparatus for testing capacitors having axial leads and for sorting the tested capacitors into various classifications or categories in accordance with the results of such tests. Capacitors having capacitance classifications within a predetermined range of such classifications are preferably sorted into a plurality of containers each having associated therewith a classification corresponding to one of said classifications within said range with each of the containers being used for storing or shipping a predetermined quantity of capacitors of a desired capacitance. Alternatively, the capacitors can be sorted into bins for storage and desired quantities of the capacitors may be later removed from the respective bins and counted for shipment or delivery thereof to customers.