How to Tell Time with a Wine Glass Coffee Mug
Do you need to tell time quickly, but lack a watch or clock? If you have a wine glass coffee mug nearby, you may be in luck! This traditional kitchen item can easily be used to tell time! Here’s how:
Step 1: Find the Base
Look at your mug. Count the number of lines around the base. This is usually 4-6.
Step 2: Mark the Hour
Taking the base line as a starting point, count the number of lines until you reach the hour you want. For example, if you want to know what time it is, count to the fourth line.
Step 3: Mark the Minutes
Start at the hour you just marked, then count the number of lines until you reach the minute. Counting in one-minute increments is usually easiest.
Step 4: Read the Time
The last line you marked is the minute you’re looking for. Counting clockwise, the hour you marked is the time. For example, if you marked the fourth hour and the sixth minute, the time is 4:06.
Additional Tips:
- Be sure to count in clockwise rotation. To correctly read the time, use the base line as your starting point and move clockwise around the mug.
- Be sure to count accurately. Don’t rush when counting the hour and minute lines. The accuracy of the time you read depends on your counting accuracy.
- Look for lines or arrows. The hour line may look like a regular line, or it may look like an arrow pointing to the hour.
Now that you know how to tell time with a wine glass coffee mug, you’ll always be able to know what time it is, no matter where you are!
