Kiln Firing Schedule
Calculate total firing time, peak temperature, and cooling time based on target cone, ramp rate, hold time, and kiln size.
Inputs
F/hr
min
Results
Firing Time (Ramp + Hold)
12.6 hrs
Peak Temperature
2,232 F
Estimated Cooling Time18.6 hrs
Total (Fire + Cool)31.2 hrs
Water Smoking Phase1.8 hrs
How to Use This Calculator
- Select your target firing range: 1 for cone 06 (low-fire), 2 for cone 6 (mid-fire), or 3 for cone 10 (high-fire).
- Enter your desired ramp rate in °F/hr — 100–200 F/hr for bisque, 200–300 F/hr for glaze firings.
- Enter the hold time at peak temperature in minutes (10–30 min for most firings).
- Select kiln size: small, medium, or large — larger kilns heat more slowly and require more time.
- Read the total firing time in hours (ramp + hold), the peak temperature in °F, and estimated cooling time.
- Add the firing and cooling hours together to plan when to start your firing so you can unload safely.
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