What is the difference between using a beaker and a graduated cylinder?

Its shape is comparable to a coffee mug. Many beakers have imprecise volume gradations on the side, but these should not be used for measuring out volumes of liquid (because of the imprecision). People use them for things like heating liquids and mixing stuff together. Graduated cylinders are tall, very thin cylinders. read more

The Difference Between a Beaker & a Graduated Cylinder By Kari Wolfe; Updated March 13, 2018 Both graduated cylinders and beakers are pieces of laboratory glassware that have a specific function. read more

A beaker is a wide, cylindrical piece of glassware that's just used for holding something. Its shape is comparable to a coffee mug. Many beakers have imprecise volume gradations on the side, but these should not be used for measuring out volumes of liquid (because of the imprecision). read more