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ClayHub Calculators

Welcome to the ultimate suite of ceramic calculators. Whether you're engineering a new glaze, estimating throwing weights, or casting slip, these tools are designed to take the guesswork out of your studio practice.

Available Calculators

Clay Shrinkage Calculator

Calculate drying, firing, and total shrinkage rates from wet, dry, and fired measurements.

Target Size Calculator

Calculate the wet throwing size needed to achieve a specific finished fired dimension.

Kiln Firing Cost Calculator

Estimate the electricity cost of a kiln firing based on wattage, duration, and local electricity rates.

Plaster Mixing Calculator

Calculate exact plaster and water weights needed to fill a mold volume.

Wheel Throwing Weight Calculator

Find out how much clay you need to throw a pot. Enter vessel type, height, diameter, and wall thickness to get the correct clay weight including waste.

Glaze Chemistry (UMF)

Calculate Unity Molecular Formula (UMF), Seger formula, and Silica/Alumina limits for any glaze recipe.

Specific Gravity Calculator

Calculate the density of a slip or glaze compared to water.

Porosity & Absorption Calculator

Determine the water absorption and apparent porosity of a fired clay body.

Studio Pricing Calculator

Calculate wholesale and retail prices based on material cost, labor, and profit margins.

Kiln Element Power Calculator

Calculate the electrical amperage and wattage of kiln elements based on resistance and studio voltage.

Glaze Colorant Calculator

Calculate the exact grams of colorants to add to a batch of base glaze.

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Every calculation you perform can be instantly saved to your personal Workspace. Build a library of your specific clay bodies, plaster mixes, and shrinkage rates to access them whenever you need.