What are the different sizes of petri dishes?
Petri dishes are available in various sizes to accommodate different laboratory applications. Small dishes, typically 35 mm or 60 mm in diameter, are used for small-scale studies or culturing individual samples. Standard sizes, such as 90 mm and 100 mm in diameter, are the most commonly used for microbial and cell culture experiments.
Larger dishes, measuring 150 mm or more in diameter, provide greater surface area and are ideal for applications like tissue culture or environmental sampling. Additionally, some Petri dishes have greater depth, making them suitable for liquid cultures or higher sample volumes.
What size are disposable petri dishes?
Disposable Petri dishes come in various sizes to suit various laboratory needs. Common sizes include 35 mm, 60 mm, 90 mm, and 100 mm in diameter, with 90 mm being the most widely used for microbial culture and routine lab work. Larger sizes, such as 150 mm, are also available for applications requiring more surface area, like colony isolation or environmental sampling.