Common decorative plate sizes fall into three practical groups: appetizer/mini dessert plates (about 4.5"), salad or mid-size plates (roughly 6.8"–8.9"), and dinner plates (up to 10"). Documented example diameters in this set include 4.5", 6.88", 8.5", 8.88", 9.5" and 10".
Decorative plates in this selection are made from a variety of materials, including plastic, foam, stoneware, paper, and polypropylene.
The most common shapes are round and square. Some child trays use a rectangular silhouette with divided sections to separate foods.
Party and disposable plates in this group often advertise heavy-duty construction, grease- and cut-resistance, soak-proof or strong materials, and raised edges or sides to help prevent spills.
Typical sizes in this set are: appetizer or mini dessert plates around 4.5"; salad and mid-size plates about 8"–8.5"; and dinner plates around 10".
Some paper plate options in this group list the Sustainable Forestry Initiative (SFI) certification in their product details.
