Samovar urn
A samovar urn is a traditional metal vessel used to heat and serve tea, especially in Russian and Central Asian cultures.
Also known as: tea samovar
How big is it?
5 L · defined nominal capacity
Also 1.321 US gal
Defined nominal capacity · defined specimen
Typical recorded range: 3 L to 8 L.
A little perspective
Samovar urn vs 5 litre watering can: volume comparison
The nominal capacity of a samovar urn is approximately equal to the volume of a 5 litre watering can.
A samovar urn is a traditional metal vessel used to heat and serve tea, especially in Russian and Central Asian cultures.
Too small to see at this scale. The ring marks its true-scale position, not its volume. The shape has not been enlarged.
Too small to see at this scale. The ring marks its true-scale position, not its volume. The shape has not been enlarged.
Measurements, assumptions & sources +
Samovar urn
Defined nominal capacity: 5 L; defined specimen; range 3 L–8 L.
A defined five-litre brass samovar, 50 cm tall and 5 kg empty. Decorative and commercial samovars vary widely.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked defined nominal capacity is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
5 litre watering can
Volume: 5 L; example.
Defined 5 litre capacity. Actual containers, servings and fills vary. Outer shape is not used to calculate capacity.
Defined examples — our methodology
The marked volume is calibrated. Unmeasured illustration details are representative.
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Why we use 5 L
We compare the nominal capacity of a samovar urn. This is an illustrative comparison value, not a claim that every example is the same. The recorded range is 3 L to 8 L.
A defined five-litre brass samovar, 50 cm tall and 5 kg empty. Decorative and commercial samovars vary widely.
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Recorded properties
Dimensions and measurements
| Property | Selected value | Recorded range | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| 5 L | 3 L to 8 L | defined specimen | |
| 50 cm | 40 cm to 70 cm | defined specimen | |
| 5 kg | 3 kg to 9 kg | defined specimen |
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