Kiln cones are geometrically shaped ceramic items of varying compositions designed to measure kiln temperatures. The different compositions are labeled from 022 to 10. The cone composition is used to measure heat absorption in a kiln.

To learn what cones are and how to use this, be sure to read our blog โWhat does cone mean in ceramics?โ
A range of pyrometric cones are used since different ceramics bodies require different heat treatments. This resource includes a kiln firing chart in Fahrenheit and Celsius.
Cone temperature chart in Fahrenheit
Cone | Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour | Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour | Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour |
---|---|---|---|
022 | 1049ยฐ | 1087ยฐ | 1094ยฐ |
021 | 1076ยฐ | 1112ยฐ | 1143ยฐ |
020 | 1125ยฐ | 1159ยฐ | 1180ยฐ |
019 | 1213ยฐ | 1252ยฐ | 1283ยฐ |
018 | 1267ยฐ | 1319ยฐ | 1353ยฐ |
017 | 1301ยฐ | 1360ยฐ | 1405ยฐ |
016 | 1368ยฐ | 1422ยฐ | 1465ยฐ |
015 | 1382ยฐ | 1456ยฐ | 1504ยฐ |
014 | 1395ยฐ | 1485ยฐ | 1540ยฐ |
013 | 1485ยฐ | 1539ยฐ | 1582ยฐ |
012 | 1549ยฐ | 1582ยฐ | 1620ยฐ |
011 | 1575ยฐ | 1607ยฐ | 1641ยฐ |
010 | 1636ยฐ | 1657ยฐ | 1679ยฐ |
09 | 1665ยฐ | 1688ยฐ | 1706ยฐ |
08 | 1692ยฐ | 1728ยฐ | 1753ยฐ |
07 | 1764ยฐ | 1789ยฐ | 1809ยฐ |
06 | 1798ยฐ | 1828ยฐ | 1855ยฐ |
05-1/2 | 1839ยฐ | 1859ยฐ | 1877ยฐ |
05 | 1870ยฐ | 1888ยฐ | 1911ยฐ |
04 | 1915ยฐ | 1945ยฐ | 1971ยฐ |
03 | 1960ยฐ | 1987ยฐ | 2019ยฐ |
02 | 1972ยฐ | 2016ยฐ | 2052ยฐ |
01 | 1999ยฐ | 2046ยฐ | 2080ยฐ |
1 | 2028ยฐ | 2079ยฐ | 2109ยฐ |
2 | 2034ยฐ | 2088ยฐ | 2127ยฐ |
3 | 2039ยฐ | 2106ยฐ | 2138ยฐ |
4 | 2086ยฐ | 2124ยฐ | 2161ยฐ |
5 | 2118ยฐ | 2167ยฐ | 2205ยฐ |
5-1/2 | 2133ยฐ | 2197ยฐ | 2237ยฐ |
6 | 2165ยฐ | 2232ยฐ | 2269ยฐ |
7 | 2194ยฐ | 2262ยฐ | 2295ยฐ |
8 | 2212ยฐ | 2280ยฐ | 2320ยฐ |
9 | 2235ยฐ | 2300ยฐ | 2336ยฐ |
10 | 2284ยฐ | 2345ยฐ | 2381ยฐ |
Cone temperature chart in Celsius
Cone | Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour | Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour | Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour |
---|---|---|---|
022 | 565ยฐ | 586ยฐ | 590ยฐ |
021 | 586ยฐ | 600ยฐ | 617ยฐ |
020 | 607ยฐ | 626ยฐ | 638ยฐ |
019 | 656ยฐ | 678ยฐ | 695ยฐ |
018 | 686ยฐ | 715ยฐ | 734ยฐ |
017 | 705ยฐ | 738ยฐ | 763ยฐ |
016 | 742ยฐ | 772ยฐ | 796ยฐ |
015 | 750ยฐ | 791ยฐ | 818ยฐ |
014 | 757ยฐ | 807ยฐ | 838ยฐ |
013 | 807ยฐ | 837ยฐ | 861ยฐ |
012 | 843ยฐ | 861ยฐ | 882ยฐ |
011 | 857ยฐ | 875ยฐ | 894ยฐ |
010 | 891ยฐ | 903ยฐ | 915ยฐ |
09 | 907ยฐ | 920ยฐ | 930ยฐ |
08 | 922ยฐ | 942ยฐ | 956ยฐ |
07 | 962ยฐ | 976ยฐ | 987ยฐ |
06 | 981ยฐ | 998ยฐ | 1013ยฐ |
05-1/2 | 1004ยฐ | 1015 | 1025ยฐ |
05 | 1021ยฐ | 1031ยฐ | 1044ยฐ |
04 | 1046ยฐ | 1063ยฐ | 1077ยฐ |
03 | 1071ยฐ | 1086ยฐ | 1104ยฐ |
02 | 1078ยฐ | 1102ยฐ | 1122ยฐ |
01 | 1093ยฐ | 1119ยฐ | 1138ยฐ |
1 | 1109ยฐ | 1137ยฐ | 1154ยฐ |
2 | 1112ยฐ | 1142ยฐ | 1164ยฐ |
3 | 1115ยฐ | 1152ยฐ | 1170ยฐ |
4 | 1141ยฐ | 1162ยฐ | 1183ยฐ |
5 | 1159ยฐ | 1186ยฐ | 1207ยฐ |
5-1/2 | 1167ยฐ | 1203ยฐ | 1225ยฐ |
6 | 1185ยฐ | 1222ยฐ | 1243ยฐ |
7 | 1201ยฐ | 1239ยฐ | 1257ยฐ |
8 | 1211ยฐ | 1249ยฐ | 1271ยฐ |
9 | 1224ยฐ | 1260ยฐ | 1280ยฐ |
10 | 1251ยฐ | 1285ยฐ | 1305ยฐ |
Very low kiln cone temperature ranges
The following cones (022 to 011) are in a โvery lowโ firing range. The temperature range is 1049ยฐF โ 1641ยฐF.
This range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Cone 022 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 022 temps is considered a โvery lowโ firing range. The โvery lowโ firing range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Kiln cone 022 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1049ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1087ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1094ยฐ
Kiln cone 022 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 565ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 586ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 590ยฐ
Cone 021 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 021 temps is considered a โvery lowโ firing range. The โvery lowโ firing range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Kiln cone 021 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1076ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1112ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1143ยฐ
Kiln cone 021 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 586ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 600ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 617ยฐ
Cone 020 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 020 temps is considered a โvery lowโ firing range. The โvery lowโ firing range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Kiln cone 020 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1125ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1159ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1180ยฐ
Kiln cone 020 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 607ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 626ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 638ยฐ
Cone 019 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 019 temps is considered a โvery lowโ firing range. The โvery lowโ firing range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Kiln cone 019 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1213ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1252ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1283ยฐ
Kiln cone 019 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 656ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 678ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 695ยฐ
Cone 018 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 018 temps is considered a โvery lowโ firing range. The โvery lowโ firing range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Kiln cone 018 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1267ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1319ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1353ยฐ
Kiln cone 018 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 686ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 715ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 734ยฐ
Cone 017 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 017 temps is considered a โvery lowโ firing range. The โvery lowโ firing range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Kiln cone 017 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1301ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1360ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1405ยฐ
Kiln cone 017 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 705ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 738ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 763ยฐ
Cone 016 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 016 temps is considered a โvery lowโ firing range. The โvery lowโ firing range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Kiln cone 016 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1368ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1422ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1465ยฐ
Kiln cone 016 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 742ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 772ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 796ยฐ
Cone 015 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 015 temps is considered a โvery lowโ firing range. The โvery lowโ firing range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Kiln cone 015 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1382ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1456ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1504ยฐ
Kiln cone 015 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 750ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 791ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 818ยฐ
Cone 014 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 014 temps is considered a โvery lowโ firing range. The โvery lowโ firing range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Kiln cone 014 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1395ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1485ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1540ยฐ
Kiln cone 014 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 757ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 807ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 838ยฐ
Cone 013 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 013 temps is considered a โvery lowโ firing range. The โvery lowโ firing range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Kiln cone 013 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1485ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1539ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1582ยฐ
Kiln cone 013 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 807ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 837ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 861ยฐ
Cone 012 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 012 temps is considered a โvery lowโ firing range. The โvery lowโ firing range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Kiln cone 012 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1549ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1582ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1620ยฐ
Kiln cone 012 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 843ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 861ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 882ยฐ
Cone 011 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 011 temps is considered a โvery lowโ firing range. The โvery lowโ firing range is most commonly used in firing enamels, decals, and overglaze decorations.
Kiln cone 011 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1575ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1607ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1641ยฐ
Kiln cone 011 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 857ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 875ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 894ยฐ
Low fire kiln cone temperature ranges
The following cones (010 to 02) are in a โlowโ firing range. The temperature range is 1636ยฐ โ 2138ยฐ.
This range is most commonly used in bisque firing (one of the stages of clay) and firing some glazes.
Cone 010 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 010 temps is considered a โlowโ firing range. The โlowโ firing range is most commonly used in bisque firing and firing some glazes.
Kiln cone 010 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1636ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1657ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1679ยฐ
Kiln cone 010 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 891ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 903ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 915ยฐ
Cone 09 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 09 temps is considered a โlowโ firing range. The โlowโ firing range is most commonly used in bisque firing and firing some glazes.
Kiln cone 09 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1665ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1688ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1706ยฐ
Kiln cone 09 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 907ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 920ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 930ยฐ
Cone 08 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 08 temps is considered a โlowโ firing range. The โlowโ firing range is most commonly used in bisque firing and firing some glazes.
Kiln cone 08 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1692ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1728ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1753ยฐ
Kiln cone 08 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 922ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 942ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 956ยฐ
Cone 07 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 07 temps is considered a โlowโ firing range. The โlowโ firing range is most commonly used in bisque firing and firing some glazes.
Kiln cone 07 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1764ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1789ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1809ยฐ
Kiln cone 07 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 962ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 976ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 987ยฐ
Cone 06 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 06 temps is considered a โlowโ firing range. The โlowโ firing range is most commonly used in bisque firing and firing some glazes.
Kiln cone 06 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1798ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1828ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1855ยฐ
Kiln cone 06 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 981ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 998ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1013ยฐ
Cone 05-1/2 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 05-1/2 temps is considered a โlowโ firing range. The โlowโ firing range is most commonly used in bisque firing and firing some glazes.
Kiln cone 05-1/2 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1839ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1859ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1877ยฐ
Kiln cone 05-1/2 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1004ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1015ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1025ยฐ
Cone 05 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 05 temps is considered a โlowโ firing range. The โlowโ firing range is most commonly used in bisque firing and firing some glazes.
Kiln cone 05 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1870ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1888ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1911ยฐ
Kiln cone 05 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1021ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1031ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1044ยฐ
Cone 04 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 04 temps is considered a โlowโ firing range. The โlowโ firing range is most commonly used in bisque firing and firing some glazes.
Kiln cone 04 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1915ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1945ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 1971ยฐ
Kiln cone 04 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1046ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1063ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1077ยฐ
Cone 03 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 03 temps is considered a โlowโ firing range. The โlowโ firing range is most commonly used in bisque firing and firing some glazes.
Kiln cone 03 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1960ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 1987ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2019ยฐ
Kiln cone 03 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1071ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1086ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1104ยฐ
Cone 02 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 02 temps is considered a โlowโ firing range. The โlowโ firing range is most commonly used in bisque firing and firing some glazes.
Kiln cone 02 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1972ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2016ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2052ยฐ
Kiln cone 02 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1078ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1102ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1122ยฐ
Low-mid fire kiln cone temperature ranges
The following cones (01 to 3) are in a โlow-midโ firing range. The temperature range is 1999ยฐ โ 2052ยฐ.
This range is most commonly used in firing many glazes. Some clay types like terracotta become durable.
Cone 01 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 01 temps is considered a โlow-midโ firing range. The โlow-midโ firing range is used in firing many glazes. Some clay types like terracotta become durable at kiln temperatures.
Kiln cone 01 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 1999ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2046ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2080ยฐ
Kiln cone 01 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1093ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1119ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1138ยฐ
Cone 1 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 01 temps is considered a โlow-midโ firing range.
Cone 01 temperature is typically where low-fire clays become durable or structural vessels. For instance, terracotta clay turns from red to brown and becomes nonporous at cone 1 temps. The cone 1 temperature range does not typically result in a glass or gloss-like finish.
Kiln cone 1 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 2028ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2079ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2109ยฐ
Kiln cone 1 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1109ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1137ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1154ยฐ
Cone 2 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 2 temps is considered a โlow-midโ firing range. The โlow-midโ firing range is used in firing many glazes. Some clay types like terracotta become durable at kiln temperatures.
Kiln cone 2 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 2034ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2088ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2127ยฐ
Kiln cone 2 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1112ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1142ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1164ยฐ
Cone 3 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 3 temps is considered a โlow-midโ firing range. The โlow-midโ firing range is used in firing many glazes. Some clay types like terracotta become durable at kiln temperatures.
Kiln cone 3 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 2039ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2106ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2138ยฐ
Kiln cone 3 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1115ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1152ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1170ยฐ
Mid fire kiln cone temperature ranges
The following cones (4 to 7) are in a โmidโ firing range. The temperature range is 1999ยฐ โ 2052ยฐ.
This is the most common range for potters to do a final glaze firing. Your finished pieces in most stoneware, earthenware, and porcelain will be fired in this range.
Cone 4 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 4 temps is considered a โmidโ firing range. The โmidโ firing range is the most common range for potters to do a final glaze firing. A potterโs finished pieces will be fired in this range.
Kiln cone 4 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 2086ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2124ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2161ยฐ
Kiln cone 4 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1141ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1162ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1183ยฐ
Cone 5 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 3 temps is considered a โmidโ firing range. The โmidโ firing range is the most common range for potters to do a final glaze firing. A potterโs finished pieces will be fired in this range.
Kiln cone 5 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 2118ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2167ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2205ยฐ
Kiln cone 5 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1159ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1186ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1207ยฐ
Cone 5-1/2 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 5-1/2 temps is considered a โmidโ firing range. The โmidโ firing range is the most common range for potters to do a final glaze firing. A potterโs finished pieces will be fired in this range.
Kiln cone 5-1/2 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 2133ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2197ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2237ยฐ
Kiln cone 5-1/2 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1167ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1203ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1225ยฐ
Cone 6 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 6 temps is considered a โmidโ firing range. The โmidโ firing range is the most common range for potters to do a final glaze firing. A potterโs finished pieces will be fired in this range.
Kiln cone 6 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 2165ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2232ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2269ยฐ
Kiln cone 6 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1185ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1222ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1243ยฐ
Cone 7 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 7 temps is considered a โmidโ firing range. The โmidโ firing range is the most common range for potters to do a final glaze firing. A potterโs finished pieces will be fired in this range.
Kiln cone 7 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 2194ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2262ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2295ยฐ
Kiln cone 7 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1201ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1239ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1257ยฐ
High fire kiln cone temperature ranges
The following cones (8 and higher) are in a โhighโ firing range. The temperature range is 1999ยฐ โ 2052ยฐ.
In high heat, glazes go through a reduction process. The reduction process can change the texture of the clay, typically by making it more glass-like (vitreous).
This range is also commonly used in industrial firing. Think ceramic parts for your car or toilets. These items need to be fired at incredibly high temperatures. Either most commonplace kilns or their power sources canโt reach cone ranges above 10.
Cone 8 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 8 temps is considered a โhighโ firing range. The โhighโ firing range results in a glaze reduction process. This can change the texture of your glaze resulting in a more glass-like surface. โHighโ firing ranges are also the most common range for industrial use (toilets, car parts, etc).
Kiln cone 8 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 2212ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2280ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2320ยฐ
Kiln cone 8 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1211ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1249ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1271ยฐ
Cone 9 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 9 temps is considered a โhighโ firing range. The โhighโ firing range results in a glaze reduction process. This can change the texture of your glaze resulting in a more glass-like surface. โHighโ firing ranges are also the most common range for industrial use (toilets, car parts, etc).
Kiln cone 9 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 2235ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2300ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2336ยฐ
Kiln cone 9 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1224ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1260ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1280ยฐ
Cone 10 temperatures
Kiln firing at cone 10 temps is considered a โhighโ firing range. The โhighโ firing range results in a glaze reduction process. This can change the texture of your glaze resulting in a more glass-like surface. โHighโ firing ranges are also the most common range for industrial use (toilets, car parts, etc).
Kiln cone 10 ranges in Fahrenheit
- Kiln at 27ยฐF/Hour: 2284ยฐ
- Kiln at 108ยฐF/Hour: 2345ยฐ
- Kiln at 270ยฐF/Hour: 2381ยฐ
Kiln cone 10 ranges in Celsius
- Kiln at 15ยฐC/Hour: 1251ยฐ
- Kiln at 60ยฐC/Hour: 1285ยฐ
- Kiln at 150ยฐC/Hour: 1305ยฐ