Liquid containers

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Vessels are containers that can hold liquids, although in general you can fit solid things in as well. If you put more than ten items into a container for liquids you will only see them as "various undissolved substances". You will still be able to count them though.


Precise weights (as measured on the post office balance) and capacities (figured out by actually putting things into the container) should be bolded. Weights gotten by hand-weighing the container, and capacities gotten from appraise, shouldn't be.

This table uses a special template, {{Ves}}, to calculate useful ratios from the weight and capacities. See that template's page for details on using it.

Source Short name Type Length Width Weight
(lb)
Drops lbs # items drops/lb[1] lbs/lb[2] items/lb[3] Notes
Itemdb Properties Capacity Ratios
[1]  amber demijohn This is a amber glass demijohn. It has been created to hold ice-cold water, perfect for counteracting the heat of the desert sun. A special lining inside the demijohn supposedly keeps the water cool. It is covered by a wicker frame which protects it against sharp knocks that might otherwise cause it to shatter.

It appears to have something written on it. Written in scrawled letters: "Bloody Stupid" Johnson's patent insulating lining.  || demijohn ||&&&&&+1800 2 ||&&&&&&+900 1 || &&&&+14000 15 5/9 lb || 4000040000 || || || &&+2314287 2571.43  

  34 lb filled
2 gallons
[2]  ceramic Quirm This is a ceramic glass Quirm. It has been decorated with designs depicting the desert, and the fates of people who have obviously (and foolishly) decided not to take a container of water with them.  ceramic &&&&&&+300 4/12 &&&&&&+600 8/12 &&&&&+5300 5 8/9 lb     5 8/9 lb filled
1 quart
[3],[4]  small <colour> glass phial, small clear glass phial A tiny <colour> or clear glass phial, ideal for storing small amounts of potions and lotions  phial 2020 &&&&+90000 100    
[5]  crystal phial This is a small tube-like bottle made of some sort of crystal. A stopper is attached at one end on a bit of wire.   phial &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&&+900 1 1010 &&&&+90000 100    
[6]  crystal phial This is a crystal glass phial.  phial &&&&&&+150 2/12 &&&&&&&+75 1/12 200200 &&&&+90000 100     1/9 lb filled
Alchemists' Guild  small <colour> vial A small crimson glass vial of the type alchemists use.  vial &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&&+900 1 250250     holds about 3 ounces or 3 shots
[7]  shot glass This is a nicely made shot glass, of the sort usually used to serve spirit measures in pubs and restaurants.  +Expression error: Missing operand for *. 2+ &&&&&&+900 1 100100 &&&&+90000 100    
[8]  ink well This ink well is a small glass bottle with a wide mouth and a close-fitting stopper. Helpfully, it's got a little plaque on the side saying "INK" in big letters, so you don't forget.  bottle 200200    
[9]  tumbler This is a short glass tumbler, of the sort usually found in pubs and restaurants.  &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+2700 3 13501350     2 gills
Temple of Cool bar  tumbler A long, circular glass with thick walls.  &&&&&+5400 6 &&&&&+2700 3 24002400     1 pound, 20 items, or 1 pint
[10]  mug This is a mug, of the sort usually used to serve hot drinks such as coffee.  &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+2700 3 14501450     2 gills
[11]  black ceramic mug This is a ceramic mug. It is glazed black, and would be ideal to hold coffee. It appears to have something written on it.  &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+2700 3 14501450     2 gills
[12]  beer tin This smallish tin is just the right size to fit comfortably in your hand. On its side, wielding a pint glass of something that looks like it has been drunk already, is the picture of a kangaroo wearing both a hat and a broad grin. A primal urge makes you want to crumple it in some macho way. It appears to have something written on it.   &&&&&+4500 5 &&&&&+2700 3 14001400     2 gills
[13]  paper cup This is a flimsy paper cup. It is a sort of ugly off-white, and looks like the sort of cheap container that someone who was more interested in the content rather than presentation would use. It appears to have something written on it.  &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&&+900 1 960960     -
[14]  teacup This is a teacup, complete with saucer, of the sort usually used to serve tea.  &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+3600 4 930930     2 gills
Granny's  cup This cup has probably served several generations of witches. Its glaze has tiny cracks in it, which would be stained brown from countless tea leaf readings, if it weren't for the frequent washings in scumble.  cup &&&&&&+225 3/12 &&&&&&+225 3/12 &&&&&&+200 2/9 lb 800800 &&+3240000 3600     6/9 lb filled
Assassins Guild  decanter A delicate glass decanter, beautifully etched with the Assassins' Guild Coat of Arms. It is labeled: Nosiop   decanter &&&&&&+150 2/12 &&&&&&+150 2/12 18001800     about 3 gills
[15]  silver grail This is a beautiful silver grail. It stands precariously on a foot in the shape of an eagle talon, its cruel claws gripping greedily. Rubies are set in occult patterns and women dance skyclad in bas-relief around the rim.   &&&&&+5400 6 &&&&&+2700 3 960960     2 gills
[16]  pewter trophy This is an attractive trophy cup, made from the finest pewter and polished to a high sheen. The perfect award for high achievement in any field, this would instill pride and satisfaction in any owner. It has two large curved handles for displaying it to cheering crowds, and a convenient lid for holding all the champagne in.   jewellery &&&&&+3600 4 &&&&&+3600 4 15501550     less than 1 pound, 12 items, or 3 gills
[17]  cocktail glass A tall, thin cocktail glass. (originally filled with seven ounces of a cocktail from a small bar in a sunken boat in Tuna Bay, Bes Pelargic.)  &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&&+900 1 800800     1 gill
[18]  half-pint glass This is a nicely made half-pint glass, of the sort usually used to serve soft drinks in pubs and restaurants.  &&&&&+3600 4 &&&&&+2700 3 12001200     2 gills
[19]  pint glass This is a nicely made pint glass, of the sort usually used to serve beer and cider in pubs and restaurants.  glass &&&&&&+150 2/12 &&&&&+2700 3 24002400     about 1 pint
[20]  large tankard This is a large tankard, of the sort usually used to serve beer and cider in pubs and restaurants when a pint glass isn't quite enough.  tankard &&&&&+5400 6 &&&&&+3600 4 42004200     about 2 pints
Harbour mistress' cabinet, Genua  liquor demijohn This is a liquor bottle, for storing liquor. As amazing a coincidence as that may be, it's probably not a good idea to go looking for divine intervention. It's most likely just a happy state of intersecting affairs rather than a sign that the Gods really do take an interest in your life.  demijohn &&&&&+1800 2 &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&+4000 4 4/9 lb 1680016800 &&+3402000 3780     9 1/9 lb filled
4 quarts
[21]  tin of paint A tin of <colour> paint. It has a picture of a man with a big smile on his face painting a wall.  &&&&&+7200 8 &&&&&+5400 6 &&&&&&+900 1 lb 50005000 &&+4500000 5000     1 quart
[22]  small cauldron This is a small cauldron. It is a fine example of a trinket from Forn Parts. Within the cauldron is a garishly painted carving of some form of fish and tentacle stew. It appears to have something written on it.   utensil &&&&&+4500 5 &&&&&+3600 4 &&&&&&+900 1 lb 48004800 &&+4320000 4800     1 quart
[23]  small cauldron The small black cauldron has obviously been used for cooking for a large number of years. The encrusted dirt and protein enhancing things attached to the cauldron give it away.   utensil &&&&&&+450 6/12 &&&&&&+450 6/12 &&&&&+4500 5 lb ??     1 quart
[24]  ice bucket This metal bucket was designed for a purpose, and looks like it would fit a champagne bottle perfectly.  bucket &&&&&&+450 6/12 &&&&&&+450 6/12 &&&&&&+900 1 lb     2 quarts
[25]  tiny bucket This bucket is so insanely small that no-one in their right mind would buy it for their bucket needs. Nevertheless, it has a certain appeal and might look nice on a mantelpiece.  bucket &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&&+200 2/9 lb 200200 &&&+810000 900     2 shots
[26]  small bucket This is a small metal bucket. It is not very shiny.  bucket &&&&&+5400 6 &&&&&+5400 6 &&&&&&+900 1 lb 84008400 &&+7560000 8400     2 quarts
[27]  small bucket This bucket isn't really very big, although it has a nice ornate handle and looks like it might be useful for small things.  bucket &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&&+300 3/9 lb 20002000 &&+5400000 6000     2 gills
[28]  medium bucket This is a medium-sized metal bucket. It is not very shiny.  bucket &&&&+10800 12 &&&&&+8100 9 2520025200     1 gallon
about 3 lbs empty, 15 lbs filled
[29]  medium-sized bucket This is one of those buckets that just hasn't got any outstanding features. It could carry a fair amount of stuff, but that's about all you have to say for it.  bucket &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+2200 2 4/9 lb 30003000 &&+1104543 1227.27     1 pint
[30]  evil bucket This bucket can only be described as evil itself. Small, squat and blackened, it appears to glare at you and mock your soul. You feel an urgent need to back away from this bucket and put as much distance between you and it as possible.  bucket &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+1600 1 7/9 lb 30003000 &&+1518750 1687.5     1 pint
[31]  golden bucket This bucket would be utterly unremarkable, apart from the fact it is covered in gold! On closer inspection, you see pretty patterns engraved on the handle and around the rim.  bucket &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+2200 2 4/9 lb 30003000 &&+1104543 1227.27     1 pint
[32]  large bucket This is a large metal bucket. It is not very shiny.  bucket &&&&+13500 15 &&&&&+9900 11 4200042000     2 gallons
about 4 lbs empty, 30 lbs filled
[33]  large bucket This is quite a large bucket, and quite heavy too. It is probably uncarriable when full.  bucket &&&&&+5400 6 &&&&&+5400 6 &&&&&+2400 2 2/3 lb 50005000 &&+1687500 1875     1 quart
[34]  huge bucket This bucket is extremely big, and unwieldy. It could certainly carry lots, but that's not much good if you can't carry it.  bucket &&&&&+9900 11 &&&&&+9900 11 &&&&+13600 15 1/9 lb 1000010000 &&&+595584 661.76     2 quarts
[35]  enormous bucket This bucket is stupidly large, coming up to about your chest. Why anyone would buy this bucket defies belief.  bucket &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+1800 2 &&&&+25600 28 4/9 lb 3000030000 &&&+949221 1054.69     2 gallons
Genua - Tacticus Academy, Watch chore  battered steel bucket This bucket has seen it all - water, milk, blood, chicken feed, cement, even the occasional body part. Now passing into the twilight of buckethood, it has retired to a steady job carrying water for repentant criminals.  bucket &&&&&+8100 9 &&&&&+8100 9 &&&&&&+900 1 lb     1 quart
<1 lbs empty
[36]  large black bottle (bottle of scumble) This is a large black glass bottle. You've heard about scumble.  bottle 30003000    
[37]  large green bottle (bottle of cabbage juice) This is a large green glass bottle.  bottle 30003000    
[38]  medium sized clear bottle This is a medium sized clear glass bottle.  bottle &&&&&&+600 6/9 lb 24002400 &&+3240000 3600    
[39]  small sized clear bottle This is a small clear glass bottle.

  || bottle || || || || 12001200 || || ||  

 
Discworld entrance gift  small champagne bottle An expensive-looking bottle of champagne, just right to celebrate being on Discworld.   bottle &&&&&+5400 6 &&&&&+2700 3 748748     1 gill
[40]  medium jar This is a medium-sized jar made of green glass.  jar &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&&+900 1 20002000     holds about 3 gills or two cups
[41]  clear glass jar This is a large clear jar, beautifully hand crafted. You could probably store things in it, should you so desire.  jar &&&&&+4500 5 &&&&&+2700 3 20002000     1 lb, 20 items, or 3 gills
[42]  large glass jar (jar of honey) A large glass jar with a hand painted label. It appears to have something written on it.  jar &&&&&+4500 5 &&&&&+4500 5 30003000    
[43]  beige canteen This is a tin canteen suitable for staving off dehydration during long treks across the desert. It is covered with a thick, insulating layer of beige canvas and has a braided leather strap allowing it to be worn over a thirsty traveller's shoulder.  canteen &&&&&&+675 9/12 &&&&&&+675 9/12 &&&&&&+900 1 lb     2 pints
wearable (back)
[44]  blackened canteen Made from the bladder of some poor water buffalo, this canteen has been stained black and treated to last. A long leather strap secured at either side of its spout allows it to be hung around one's neck.  canteen &&&&&&+675 9/12 &&&&&&+300 4/12 &&&&&&+800 8/9 lb 40004000 &&+4050000 4500     2 pints
wearable (neck)
[45]  large gourd This is a large rounded gourd of the variety used to fetch, carry and store liquids around the home. Apparently the flesh of the fruit before it is hollowed out can be quite tasty too. A thick leather strap has been attached to the gourd, such that it can be slung over one shoulder. A piece of cork is attached to the gourd's neck and can be used to plug and unplug it.  gourd 31363136     wearable (neck)
[46]  <colour/style hipflask This blackened flask has been shaped with a gentle curve to slip snugly against one's hip and stay

discreet under clothes. A screw top safely seals in any liquid, alcoholic or otherwise. It has been engraved with the Assassins' Guild coat of arms.  || hipflask ||&&&&&&+225 3/12 ||&&&&&&&+75 1/12 || &&&&&&+900 1 || || || || || || ||2 gills (1 5/9 lbs filled)

[47]  small canteen This is a small canteen, made from unidentifiable brown leather. The sigil of the Klatchian Foreign Legion has been branded upon it. A small wooden cap is attached to the top and a long leather strap allows the canteen to be worn so it will be at hand during a sandstorm.  canteen &&&&&+6300 7 &&&&&+4500 5 &&&&&&+200 2/9 &&+2250000 2500 lb     1 pint, 1 lb, or 20 items
wearable (back) (1 6/9 lbs filled)
Witch
cottages
 large <colour> bottle This is a large <colour> glass bottle.  bottle &&&&&+1000 1 1/9 lb 40004000 &&&&+90000 100 &&+3240000 3600     &&&&+81000 90 2 pints
Granny's  large jar This is a large glass jar, made for storing fruit or other foodstuffs rich in taste and vitamins, until they are found, decades later, all greyish-brown and shriveled up; mere ghosts of delicacies long gone.

It appears to have something written on it. You read the large jar: Peach Preferve - Handle With Care  || jar ||&&&&&&+375 5/12 ||&&&&&&+375 5/12 || &&&&&&+100 1/9 lb || 30003000 || || || &+24300000 27000  

  3 gills
Granny's  wasp jam jar This is a glass jar for preserves.

It appears to have something written on it. You read the wasp jam jar: Wafp Jam - Good With Tea - Alfo Relievef Achef And Painf  || jar ||&&&&&&&+75 1/12 ||&&&&&&&+75 1/12 || &&&&&&+100 1/9 lb || 20002000 || || || &+16200000 18000  

  1 pint
Granny's  large turquoise bottle This is a large turquoise glass bottle.  bottle &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&&+450 6/12 &&&&&+1100 1 2/9 lb 40004000 &&&&+90000 100 &&+2945457 3272.73     &&&&+73638 81.82 2 pints
Granny's  large turquoise bottle This is a large turquoise glass bottle.  bottle &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&&+450 6/12 &&&&&+1300 1 4/9 lb 40004000 &&&&+90000 100 &&+2492307 2769.23     &&&&+62307 69.23 2 pints
Granny's  large turquoise bottle This is a large turquoise glass bottle.  bottle &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&&+450 6/12 &&&&&+1600 1 7/9 lb 40004000 &&&&+90000 100 &&+2025000 2250     &&&&+50625 56.25 2 pints
Granny's  large blue bottle This is a large blue glass bottle.  bottle &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&&+450 6/12 &&&&&+1100 1 2/9 lb 40004000 &&&&+90000 100 &&+2945457 3272.73     &&&&+73638 81.82 2 pints
Granny's  large yellow bottle This is a large yellow glass bottle.  bottle &&&&&&+900 1 &&&&&&+450 6/12 &&&&&+1000 1 1/9 lb 40004000 &&&&+90000 100 &&+3240000 3600     &&&&+81000 90 2 pints
Granny's  chamber pot This is perhaps the shyest article of Granny Weatherwax's bedroom crockery, whose normal pride of place is hidden under her bed.  pot &&&&&+5400 6 &&&&&+5400 6 40004000     2 pints
Granny's  fruit bowl A squat, plainly carved fruit bowl, decorated in a trim edged with berries.  bowl &&&&&+8100 9 &&&&&+8100 9 41504150     2 pints
Granny's  sugar basin A small, earthenware sugar basin, decorated in blue enamel with gilt.   basin &&&&&+3600 4 &&&&&+3600 4 10001000     about 2 gills
Granny's  small battered kettle A small, battered kettle, not really of any use to anyone, but you never know...   utensil &&&&&+1800 2 &&&&&+1800 2 41504150     about 2 pints
[48]  old iron saucepan This is an old iron saucepan which looks as if it hasn't been used in some time. It could probably be used to cook something if you were really desperate.  saucepan &&&&&+6300 7 &&&&&+6300 7 &&&&&&+500 5/9 lb 40004000 &&&&+90000 100 &&+6480000 7200     &&&+162000 180 2 pints
[49]  metal marbling tray This metal marbling tray is not very deep as it only needs to hold a few inches of water but it is quite large to allow all sorts of papers and cloths to be dyed in it.  furniture &&&&&+2700 3 &&&&&+2700 3     1 pint
Used for  marbling  .
[50]  battered tin footbath This is basically a very large, round tin bowl, deep enough to wash your feet in and just shallow enough to let the water slosh over the sides when you do so. The tarnished tin is rather battered, but intact enough to serve its purpose.  furniture &&&&&+3000 3 4/12 &&&&&+3000 3 4/12 &&&&&+4000 4 4/9 lb &&&&+54000 60     &&&&+12150 13.5 2 gallons
Fills on command.
[51]  black square bathtub This is a large, square shaped bathtub, about five feet long by five feet wide, and approximately two feet tall. It appears to be made of fine black porcelain, giving it a very nice (and expensive) look, if a bit macabre for some people's taste. It looks like the most comfortable way to use it would be to lie in it diagonally, and the corners are gently rounded off to fit this position nicely. Or it could easily fit two, or maybe even three people sitting side by side along an edge.  furniture &&&&&+4500 5 &&&&&+4500 5 &&&&+54000 60     52 gallons
Fills on command.
[52]  cast iron bathtub The white porcelain sparkles on this cast iron bathtub, it looks heavy but large enough for a couple of people to have a nice bath in.  furniture &&&&&+4500 5 &&&&&+2250 2.5 &&&&+54000 60     52 gallons
Fills on command.
 small jug This is a small, well-used jug made of clay.  &&&&&+5400 6 &&&&&+2700 3 12001200     about 2 gills
[53]  dented tin jug A tall tin jug, just perfect for keeping with your washbasin by the bed, or pouring water down your back in the bath. It looks as though it's seen some use, being rather scuffed and dented.  furniture &&&&&+1125 1 3/12 &&&&&+2625 2 11/12 &&&&&+4000 4 4/9 lb     1 quart
[54]  heavy copper jug Round-bellied and solid, this formidable copper jug would do just as well at pouring water over your head in the path or clipping your mother-in-law over the head in the kitchen. In fact, a suspicious dent in one side suggests someone might have used it for just that purpose.  furniture &&&&&+1125 1 3/12 &&&&&+2625 2 11/12 &&&&&+4000 4 4/9 lb     2 quarts
[55]  large copper tub Reddish-brown and slightly dented, this heavy copper tub looks like it's spent much of its life being dragged from room to room to bathe people in front of the fireplace. It slopes up gently at either end, at just the angle to encourage you to lie back and relax in the hot water.  furniture &&&&&+3600 4 &&&&&+9450 10.5 &&&&+54000 60     21 gallons
Fills on command.
[56]  tin bathtub This tin bathtub is oval and plenty big enough for two people to soak in, but frankly, this is a utilitarian tub and you probably wouldn't want to spend any more time in it that you absolutely had to. It might, however be the perfect accessory for in front of a witch's fireplace.  furniture &&&&&+4500 5 &&&&&+2100 2 4/12 &&&&+54000 60     109 gallons
Fills on command.
[57]  white square bathtub This is a large, square shaped bathtub, about five feet long by five feet wide, and approximately two feet tall. It appears to be made of fine white porcelain, making it truly fit for a king, or at least some very rich family. By the looks of it, the most comfortable way to use it would be to lie in it diagonally, and the corners are gently rounded off to fit this position nicely. Or it could easily fit two, or even three people sitting side by side along an edge.  furniture &&&&&+4500 5 &&&&&+4500 5 &&&&+54000 60     52 gallons
Fills on command.
[58]  wooden rain barrel Sturdy and well-polished, this open-topped barrel has been bound with shiny brass hoops. There is a matching tap down the bottom of the barrel you could probably get water out of.  furniture &&&&&+1500 1 8/12 &&&&&+1500 1 8/12 7900079000 &&&&+27000 30     4 gallons
Fills up when it rains if open outside.
Itemdb Properties Capacity Ratios
Source Short name Type Length Width Weight
(lb)
Drops lbs # items drops/lb[1] lbs/lb[2] items/lb[3] Notes
  1. 1.0 1.1 Capacity in drops / weight of container
  2. 2.0 2.1 Capacity in pounds / weight of container
  3. 3.0 3.1 Capacity in number of items / weight of container

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