Who this supports
- Designers preparing international ritual kits or gift boxes
- Hosts planning seasonal gatherings with mixed measurement preferences
- Practitioners documenting altars and self-care rituals for their community
Printable Measurement Kit
Convert offerings, altar layouts, and daily ritual tools across metric and imperial units in seconds.
Print on A4 or Letter paper, laminate for durability, and keep it near your altar or creative station. The kit balances Huangli-informed proportions with approachable lifestyle measurements.
Last updated: 18 February 2025
How to use this printable
- 1Circle the combinations you rely on most, then highlight any localised tweaks.
- 2Fold the sheet along the dotted guideline to create a standing reference tent.
- 3Share a photo or scan with collaborators so everyone calibrates to the same scale.
Ritual Measurement Reference
| Item | Metric guide | Imperial guide | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Offering bowl diameter | Ø 12 cm | Ø 4.7 in | Daily fruit or floral offerings |
| Incense holder length | 27 cm | 10.6 in | Fits standard 21 cm sticks with clearance |
| Meditation mat footprint | 70 × 70 cm | 27.5 × 27.5 in | Compact apartment or travel practice |
| Travel altar box | 18 × 12 × 6 cm | 7.1 × 4.7 × 2.4 in | Packing crystals, cards, or tea service |
| Tea cup pour line | 45 ml | 1.5 fl oz | One serving for ancestor toast or meditation break |
| Journal margin guide | 1.5 cm | 0.6 in | Consistent side margin for annotation |
Space planning tip
Leave at least 15 cm (6 in) of clearance behind tall incense burners to protect walls and allow airflow.
Care reminder
Wipe tools with a damp cloth after each ritual, especially when essential oils or powders are used.
Notes
- All conversions round to the nearest 0.1 cm / 0.05 in for quick mental math.
- Adjust proportions to honour local customs or lineages—this printable is a starting point, not a strict rule.