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Pyrometric Cone Chart

Pottery Nest · potterynest.com · reviewed September 13, 2026

Common cone temperatures at a standard heating rate
Cone 022about 1112°F / 600°C, china paint and lustres
Cone 06about 1828°F / 998°C, standard bisque
Cone 04about 1945°F / 1063°C, low-fire glaze
Cone 1about 2079°F / 1137°C
Cone 5about 2185°F / 1196°C
Cone 6about 2232°F / 1222°C, most common mid-fire
Cone 10about 2345°F / 1285°C, high-fire stoneware
Remindercones measure heat-work, use witness cones

Typical values for general guidance. Always check the manufacturer's specification for your exact product.

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