--- title: "Disposable Plate Sizes: 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Inch, and What Each One Is For" date: 2026-11-10 author: "Sagar Agrawal" url: https://pulp-craft.com/disposable-plate-sizes-guide/ --- # Disposable Plate Sizes: 6, 7, 9, 10, 11 and 12 Inch, and What Each One Is For November, 2026 10.11.2026 *Plate sizes are sold in inches, but no two suppliers measure them the same way, and a “10 inch plate” from one factory can be noticeably smaller than another’s. If you are ordering thousands, that difference changes how much food fits and how many plates guests take. This chart gives the real measurements of every plate Pulpcraft makes, and which size suits which meal.* ## Table of Contents ## Disposable plate size chart Sizes below are the outer diameter, rim to rim, measured in millimetres. The inch figure in brackets is the actual size, not the name. | Plate | Diameter | Depth | Weight | Typical use | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [6 inch Deep Round Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/6-inch-deep-round-plate/) | 150 mm (5.9 in) | 25 mm | 7 g | Chaat, momos, desserts, sides | | [7 inch Deep Round Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/7-inch-deep-round-plate/) | 175 mm (6.9 in) | 25 mm | 8 g | Snacks with gravy, noodles, quarter plate | | [9 inch Round Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/9-inch-round-plate/) | 225 mm (8.9 in) | 18.5 mm | 14 g | Breakfast, starters, single-dish meals | | [10 inch Round Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/10-inch-round-plate/) | 250 mm (9.8 in) | 22 mm | 19 g | Buffet main course, biryani | | [11 inch Round Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/11-inch-round-plate/) | 278 mm (10.9 in) | 24.5 mm | 21 g | Full meals, platters | | [12 inch Round Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/12-inch-round-plate/) | 305 mm (12.0 in) | 24.5 mm | 25 g | Wedding and party main course, full plate | *Measured specs from Pulpcraft product pages.* Two things to notice. First, the 6 and 7 inch plates are deep plates (25 mm), built for food with liquid, while the 9 to 12 inch plates are flatter dinner plates. Second, weight goes up with size: the 12 inch plate weighs 25 g against 14 g for the 9 inch. Weight is a fair guide to how stiff a plate is when you compare two plates of the same size from different suppliers. ### Not sure which sizes you need? Send us your menu and the number of people or covers per day. We will suggest the sizes and quote by the box. [Get a bulk quote](https://pulp-craft.com/contact-us/) [Call +91 92360 86262](tel:+919236086262) ## Full plate, half plate, quarter plate Indian restaurants and caterers often talk in these terms rather than inches. Roughly: - **Full plate:** 11 to 12 inch, for a complete meal. The [12 inch plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/12-inch-round-plate/) is the standard wedding buffet plate. - **Half plate:** about 9 to 10 inch, for a smaller meal or a single dish. See the [9 inch](https://pulp-craft.com/product/9-inch-round-plate/) and [10 inch](https://pulp-craft.com/product/10-inch-round-plate/) plates. - **Quarter plate:** about 6 to 7 inch, for starters, chaat, sweets or a side. Our [6 inch](https://pulp-craft.com/product/6-inch-deep-round-plate/) and [7 inch](https://pulp-craft.com/product/7-inch-deep-round-plate/) plates are deep, so they work for wet snacks too. ## Which size for which occasion | Occasion | Main plate | Second plate or bowl | | --- | --- | --- | | Wedding buffet | [12 inch round](https://pulp-craft.com/product/12-inch-round-plate/) | [6 inch deep](https://pulp-craft.com/product/6-inch-deep-round-plate/) for chaat and dessert | | Corporate lunch or canteen | [11 inch 4 compartment](https://pulp-craft.com/product/11-inch-4-compartment-plate/) | [180 ml bowl](https://pulp-craft.com/product/180ml-round-bagasse-bowl/) for dal or dessert | | Birthday or house party | [10 inch round](https://pulp-craft.com/product/10-inch-round-plate/) | [7 inch deep](https://pulp-craft.com/product/7-inch-deep-round-plate/) for snacks | | Langar or bhandara | [10 inch 3 compartment](https://pulp-craft.com/product/10-inch-3-compartment-plate/) | [150 ml bowl](https://pulp-craft.com/product/150ml-square-bagasse-bowl/) for halwa | | Chaat counter | [5 inch triangle](https://pulp-craft.com/product/5-inch-triangle-plate/) | [120 ml bowl](https://pulp-craft.com/product/120ml-kiwi-bowl/) for pani | | Restaurant takeaway (dine-out) | [3 compartment meal tray](https://pulp-craft.com/product/3-cp-meal-tray/) | [240 ml bowl](https://pulp-craft.com/product/240ml-round-bagasse-bowl/) | Detailed guides: [wedding catering](https://pulp-craft.com/why-bagasse-tableware-is-perfect-for-wedding-catering/), [events and parties](https://pulp-craft.com/biodegradable-tableware-for-events/), [corporate catering](https://pulp-craft.com/benefits-of-bagasse-meal-trays-for-corporate-catering/), [langar and bhandara plates](https://pulp-craft.com/langar-bhandara-prasad-plates/) and [pani puri and chaat plates](https://pulp-craft.com/pani-puri-chaat-plates/). Hosting at home? Our [potluck planning guide](https://pulp-craft.com/potluck-dinner-ideas-india/) has a plates-per-guest grid. ## Compartment plate and meal tray sizes Compartment plates keep rice, dal and sabzi apart, which is why caterers use them for thalis. Our guide to [compartment plates](https://pulp-craft.com/bagasse-compartment-plates-disposable-dining/) goes into which menu suits which layout. | Product | Size | Depth | Weight | Per packet | Per box | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [10 inch 3 Compartment Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/10-inch-3-compartment-plate/) | 250 mm | 22 mm | 19 g | 25 | 500 | | [11 inch 4 Compartment Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/11-inch-4-compartment-plate/) | 278 mm | 24.5 mm | 22 g | 25 | 500 | | [12 inch 4 Compartment Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/12-inch-4-compartment-plate/) | 305 mm | 24.5 mm | 26 g | 25 | 500 | | [2 CP Meal Tray](https://pulp-craft.com/product/2-cp-meal-tray-biodegradable-bagasse-food-tray/) | 200 x 130 mm | on request | 8 g | on request | on request | | [3 CP Meal Tray](https://pulp-craft.com/product/3-cp-meal-tray/) | 225 x 180 mm | on request | 13 g | on request | on request | | [5 Compartment Meal Tray](https://pulp-craft.com/product/5-compartment-meal-tray/) | 300 x 245 mm | 34 mm | 35 g | 25 | 500 | *Specs from Pulpcraft product pages. Sizes are outer diameter (or length x width). Prices depend on volume and delivery city: ask for a quote.* ## Bowl sizes in ml Bowls are sold by volume. As a rule of thumb, 120 to 150 ml suits chutney, raita, prasad or a sweet; 180 to 240 ml suits dal, kheer or a dessert serving; and 360 ml suits noodles, soup or a rice bowl. Our [bagasse bowls guide](https://pulp-craft.com/sustainable-dining-premium-quality-bagasse-bowls-direct-from-the-manufacturer/) and the note on [deep bowl performance](https://pulp-craft.com/bagasse-deep-bowls-performance-limitations/) cover how each one handles hot liquid. | Product | Size | Depth | Weight | Per packet | Per box | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [120ml Kiwi Bowl](https://pulp-craft.com/product/120ml-kiwi-bowl/) | 80 mm | 35 mm | 4.5 g | on request | on request | | [150ml Square Bagasse Bowl](https://pulp-craft.com/product/150ml-square-bagasse-bowl/) | 102 mm | 30 mm | 5 g | 50 | 2,000 | | [180ml Round Bagasse Bowl](https://pulp-craft.com/product/180ml-round-bagasse-bowl/) | 100 mm | 45 mm | 5 g | 50 | 2,000 | | [240ml Round Bagasse Bowl](https://pulp-craft.com/product/240ml-round-bagasse-bowl/) | 110 mm | 45.5 mm | 6 g | 50 | 2,000 | | [360ml Round Bagasse Bowl](https://pulp-craft.com/product/360ml-round-bagasse-bowl/) | 140 mm | 40 mm | 9 g | 50 | 2,000 | *Specs from Pulpcraft product pages. Sizes are outer diameter (or length x width). Prices depend on volume and delivery city: ask for a quote.* ## How sizes affect how many you order Bigger plates come fewer to a box. The 6 inch deep plate ships 2,000 to a box; the 10, 11 and 12 inch plates ship 500 to a box. So for the same storage space you get four times as many small plates. When you plan an order, count plates per guest for each size separately, add about 10 percent spare, then round up to whole boxes. Our [storage guide](https://pulp-craft.com/shelf-life-and-storage-best-practices-for-bagasse-products/) explains how to keep spare stock in good shape between events. ## Every round plate with box counts | Product | Size | Depth | Weight | Per packet | Per box | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | [6 inch Deep Round Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/6-inch-deep-round-plate/) | 150 mm | 25 mm | 7 g | 50 | 2,000 | | [7 inch Deep Round Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/7-inch-deep-round-plate/) | 175 mm | 25 mm | 8 g | 50 | 1,500 | | [9 inch Round Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/9-inch-round-plate/) | 225 mm | 18.5 mm | 14 g | 25 | 1,000 | | [10 inch Round Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/10-inch-round-plate/) | 250 mm | 22 mm | 19 g | 25 | 500 | | [11 inch Round Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/11-inch-round-plate/) | 278 mm | 24.5 mm | 21 g | 25 | 500 | | [12 inch Round Plate](https://pulp-craft.com/product/12-inch-round-plate/) | 305 mm | 24.5 mm | 25 g | 25 | 500 | *Specs from Pulpcraft product pages. Sizes are outer diameter (or length x width). Prices depend on volume and delivery city: ask for a quote.* Pulpcraft makes every plate, bowl and tray at its own plant in Kaimur, Bihar. The plant holds BRCGS (Packaging Materials, Grade A), ISO 9001, ISO 14001, ISO 45001 and ISO 22000 certification, with SGS and CIPET test reports on the products. You can see the certificates on the [About page](https://pulp-craft.com/about-us/). Every size is also listed on our [use and throw plates](https://pulp-craft.com/buy-eco-friendly-use-and-throw-plates-at-wholesale-rates/) page, and our guide to the [best disposable plates for Indian food](https://pulp-craft.com/best-disposable-plates-for-indian-food-complete-guide/) compares materials. ## FAQs **What size is a standard disposable dinner plate?** Most dinner plates are 10 to 12 inch. Pulpcraft’s 12 inch plate measures 305 mm across and is the usual choice for wedding and party buffets. **Is a 12 inch plate really 12 inches?** Ours is 305 mm, which is 12 inches. Some other sizes are named slightly above their real size (our 11 inch plate is 278 mm, about 10.9 inches), so always check the millimetre figure when comparing suppliers. **What size plate is best for snacks and chaat?** A 6 or 7 inch deep plate, or the 5 inch triangle plate. The deep plates are 25 mm deep, so chutney and gravy stay in. **Which plate size do caterers use for thalis?** A 10 inch 3 compartment plate for simple meals, or an 11 or 12 inch 4 compartment plate for a full thali. **How many plates come in a box?** It depends on the size: 500 for the 10 to 12 inch plates, 1,000 for the 9 inch, 1,500 for the 7 inch deep and 2,000 for the 6 inch deep. **Can I get samples of different sizes?** Yes. Ask for a sample set so you can compare sizes with your own portions before ordering. ### Order the sizes you need, by the box Tell us the sizes and quantities, or send your menu and we will suggest them. We will reply with a quote. 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