水平壺是紫砂壺名稱。壺嘴朝天，嘴孔與壺身口一樣高，並和壺把頂部呈水平。這樣才不易倒。故在制壺坯時不僅壺嘴和壺把要協調，重量也要均衡一致。因為這個特色，故稱之為「水平壺」。
Shui Ping pots have a steady, proportionate design, accounting for an outstanding balance which ensure correct positioning of the gravity center and balanced weight distribution, preventing the pot from tilting and rolling over in the boiling water. To this day, the Shui Ping design remains one of the most balanced and proportionate classic teapot designs.
