How Much Do Cuckoo Clock Weights Weigh

Weights come in a variety of sizes. Most common are 275 gram weights for 1-day cuckoos, and 1000 (or more) gram weights for 8-day clocks.

How much do clock weights weigh?

One movement may require two 6.6 lb and one 8.6 lb weight, while another may require one 3.5 lb weight and two 4.9 lb weight. Installing a lighter weight will not allow the clock to run, chime or strike properly, or worst not do anything at all.

Are the weights on a cuckoo clock the same?

Musical cuckoo clocks have three weights, and non-musical cuckoo clocks only have two. In both types of clocks, the one weight serves as the clock’s timekeeping function, the second weight controls the cuckoo sound and the bird’s movements.