Weights & Sizes for Handmade Tableware

How much clay does it take to throw a dinner plate, a mug, or a bowl on the pottery wheel depends on a couple of variables. The thickness of the wall, the profile of the piece, the foot, any carvings and alterations are just to name a few. But for a beginner, here are some common weights and sizes to get you started. Please note that these are estimate weights and sizes of a thrown pieces with consideration of shrinkage.

• Espresso Cup

  Clay Weight: 8 oz.

  Size: 3”h x 2.5”w

• Straight Mug (6 oz.)

  Clay Weight: 10 oz.

  Size: 3”h x 3”w

• Straight Mug (8 oz.)

  Clay Weight: 1 lbs

  Size: 5.5”h x 3.5”w

• Tumbler

  Clay Weight: 1.25 lbs.

  Size: 7”h x 3.75”w

• Dinner Plate

  Clay Weight: 4 lbs.

  Size: 11.5”w x 1.25”h

• Salad Plate

  Clay Weight: 2.5 lbs.

  Size: 9.5”w x 1.25”h

• Bowl (Salad, Cereal, Berry)

  Clay Weight: 1.5 lbs.

  Size: 6”w x 3.5”h

• Ice Cream Bowl

  Clay Weight: 1 lbs.

  Size: 4”w x 2.5”h

• Pasta Bowl

  Clay Weight: 3 lbs.

  Size: 11”w x 2.25”h

• Small Pasta Bowl

  Clay Weight: 2 lbs.

  Size: 9”w x 2”h

• Pie Plate

  Clay Weight: 3.5 lbs.

  Size: 11”w x 2”h

• Spoon Rest

  Clay Weight: 2.5 lbs.

  Size: 5.5”w x 1.25” h

• Small Trinket Dish

  Clay Weight: 7 oz.

  Size: 4”w x 1.5”h

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