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What clay weight do I need for mugs, jugs, teapots?

Drinking vessel clay weights

Weight. Height. Width.
Item Grams lb./ oz. Inches Cm Inches cm
Drinking Vessels.
6-oz. Coffee mug. 275 10 oz. 3 7.5 3 7.5
8-oz. Coffee mug. 400 14 oz. 5 12.5 3 7.5
14-oz. Beer mug. 600 1 lb. 5 oz. 7 17.5 3.5 8
Chalice(cup only). 500 1lb. 2 oz. 4 10.0 4 10
Goblet(cup only). 340 12 oz. 5 12.5 3 7.5
Cup. 300 11 oz. 2.75 7.0 3.75 9
Saucer. 350 13 oz. 1 2.5 5.5 13

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