Low Form Beaker 250ml

Quick Answer

This 250ml low form beaker, sometimes called a Griffin-style beaker, is a squat, wide glass beaker with a pouring spout, used across almost every general mixing, heating, and liquid-handling task in the laboratory.

Description

The low form or Griffin-style beaker is the shape most people picture when they think of a beaker: a wide, stable base, straight sides, and a moulded spout for pouring. Its wider base gives it a lower centre of gravity than a tall form beaker of the same capacity, making it more stable on the bench during stirring or when liquid is added and removed repeatedly.

At a 250ml capacity, it is a versatile everyday size for dissolving reagents, heating small volumes, or holding a solution mid-experiment. Because it appears in almost every type of laboratory procedure, from qualitative testing to general sample preparation, a set of low form beakers is one of the most frequently reached-for pieces of glassware on the shelf.

Specifications

Applications

• General mixing and stirring of solutions and reagents
• Heating liquids on a hot plate or over a wire gauze and flame
• Holding and transporting liquid samples around the laboratory
• Qualitative reactions and demonstrations in teaching laboratories

Care & Handling

• Heat gradually and avoid placing a hot beaker directly onto a cold or wet surface
• Stir with a rod held against the glass wall gently rather than banging it, which can chip the rim
• Use tongs or a beaker holder to move a hot beaker, never bare hands
• Clean the beaker promptly after use so residue does not dry onto the glass
• Store on a stable shelf, nesting beakers by size where possible without crowding them

Why Choose LabEquip

This low form beaker is part of our complete lab glassware range, so you can stock a full set of beaker sizes in one order. Browse further apparatus in our chemistry lab equipment catalogue, and contact us for bulk classroom or laboratory orders.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is a low form beaker used for?

A low form beaker is used for general mixing, heating, and holding liquids, making it one of the most versatile and frequently used pieces of glassware in any laboratory.

What is the difference between a low form and tall form beaker?

A low form or Griffin-style beaker is wider and shorter for its capacity, giving it better bench stability, while a tall form beaker is narrower and taller, which suits certain applications where a smaller footprint or different liquid depth is preferred.

Can this beaker be heated directly?

Glass beakers rated for heating can generally be warmed gradually on a hot plate or over a wire gauze and low flame; always confirm the glass type is suited to your intended heat source and allow it to cool gradually afterwards.

How should I pour from this beaker?

Use the moulded spout, tilting the beaker steadily and pouring slowly to keep the stream controlled and avoid splashing, especially when transferring liquid into a narrower-necked vessel.

How should beakers be stored safely?

Store them on a stable shelf, nesting similar sizes together where practical without stacking too many at once, which reduces the risk of chips from beakers knocking against each other.

Can LabEquip supply beakers in bulk for a school or laboratory?

Yes, LabEquip supplies low form beakers in bulk for schools, colleges, and laboratories; contact us with your required quantity.

Last Updated: September 2026