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Mug at a glance
Cooking Tools
It holds 0.2. It weighs 0.2.
Weight0.2
Capacity0.2
Mug
Mug is a cooking item in Project Zomboid. It holds 0.2. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.
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What it is and how to use it
Tools unlock jobs: carpentry, mechanics, farming, fishing, cooking and more. Many recipes only need the tool to be in your inventory, not equipped.
More: Every tool · Crafting in Build 42.
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Item ID and variants
Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.
| Item ID | Game category |
|---|---|
Base.ClayMug | Cooking |
Base.Mugl | Cooking |
Base.MugSpiffo | Cooking |
Base.MugWhite | Cooking |
Base.TestMug | Cooking |
5 versions share the name Mug, usually different colours, sizes or states.
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Where it spawns: the loot tables
Mug is on 14 loot tables in the game files. Share is how much of a table's total weight this item takes, before your sandbox loot settings. Each container rolls its table several times, so a bigger share and more rolls both mean you see it more often.
| Loot table | Where that table is used | Share | Rolls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cafe Kitchen Mugs | Cafe (box, cupboard, crate, …); Diner counter (cupboard); Donut dining (cupboard) | 100% | 4 |
| Crate Espresso Machine | Cafe (box, crate) | 100% | 4 |
| Store Kitchen Cafe | Diner kitchen (cupboard); Dinner kitchen (cupboard); Donut dining (cupboard); and 4 more places | 28% | 4 |
| Spiffos Kitchen Special | Spiffo's kitchen (cupboard) | 22% | 2 |
| Store Kitchen Glasses | Cafeteria kitchen (cupboard); Catfish kitchen (cupboard); Chinese kitchen (cupboard); and 10 more places | 17% | 4 |
| Cafe Kitchen Coffee | Cafe (cupboard) | 14% | 4 |
| Crate Dishes | Attic (box, crate); Closet (box); Garage storage (box); and 4 more places | 8.5% | 4 |
| Wild West Bar Counter | Wild West town bar (cupboard) | 7.8% | 4 |
It is on 6 more tables with smaller shares.
Inside bags and cases: Garbage Bag.
Town by town: loot locations.
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Recipes: how to make it and what it makes
What it is used for
Used up as an ingredient in 5 recipes: Brew Coffee, Make Hot Cuppa, Make Hot Cuppa, Prepare Beverage, Prepare Beverage.
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Similar items
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Quick answers
How much does the Mug weigh in Project Zomboid?
It weighs 0.2 in Build 42.
What is the item ID for Mug?
Base.ClayMug, Base.Mugl, Base.MugSpiffo, Base.MugWhite (variants share the name).
How much can the Mug hold?
Capacity 0.2.
Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.