96-Well Plate Dimensions [Standard Microplate]

Technical Information About BRANDplates Standard Microplates

ANSI- /SLAS – Standard 1 to 4 – 2004

BRANDplates® microplates are manufactured according to the ANSI-/SLAS-Standards 1 to 4 – 2004, to ensure compatibility for all processes, especially when automation is involved. For some automated systems, knowledge of the exact dimensions of the microplates are required. The information contained in this post will also be available in the resources section for download. The tables below outline the 96-well plate dimensions. If technical data sheets are required please contact us via email or by completing a form on the contact page so that we can process your request. The length of the 96-well standard microplate is 127.71 mm x the width 85.43 mm and the height is 14.10 mm (shown in fig.1 and fig. 2 below). The 96-well standard format microplate has 12 columns (1-12) and 8 rows (A-H) for easy identification of the cells. The drawing detailing the standard 96-well plate dimensions are listed below, match the letters to the letters in the table below.

BRANDplates 96-Well Plate Dimensions

Instrument Compatibility

For more information regarding instrument compatibility make sure to visit our resource section for compatible instrument manufacturers and models.  The helpful chart lists compatible instruments like dispensers, plate readers, pipetting robots, etc. Since instruments are ever changing we are continuously updating the information from manufacturers and with feedback provided from our customers. If you would like to try a microplate for compatibility please request a free sample with no obligation. Our next post will cover the dimensions for 96-Well plates with transparent bottom.