Generally, deeper plates are capable of holding a larger quantity of food-and can even accommodate dishes with sauces or broth-making them highly practical. When making a selection, it is often advisable to prioritize these deeper-style plates.
What sizes are available for plates? Broadly speaking, there is a variety of sizes to choose from. For instance, flat plates intended for bread or butter typically measure 6.5 inches, while flat salad plates are often selected in an 8.5-inch size. As for deep soup plates, their dimensions range from 9 to 11.6 inches, whereas flat steak plates are commonly chosen in a 10.5-inch size.
Additionally, there are "charger plates" (or display plates), which measure 12.5 inches and serve primarily decorative purposes; there are also dessert plates, measuring 7.5 inches-a role that can sometimes be fulfilled by using a bread plate instead.
