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Well Plate Guides
Practical, lab-reviewed guidance on working with microplates: labelling, reading, plate maps, dimensions and choosing the right format.
All well plate guides
How to Read a 96-Well Plate
Reading a 96-well plate is just a coordinate grid. Once you know the convention it is second nature.
Alex Whitfield · Updated July 16, 2026
How to Label a 96-Well Plate
Clear, consistent labelling is what keeps 96 wells of data traceable. Here is a reliable system.
Alex Whitfield · Updated July 16, 2026
Managing 96-Well Plate Data
A plate of numbers is only useful if every value traces back to a sample. Here is how to keep it that way.
Alex Whitfield · Updated July 15, 2026
Deep-Well vs. Standard 96-Well Plates
Same footprint, very different capacity. Here is when to reach for a deep-well plate.
Alex Whitfield · Updated July 15, 2026
Choosing the Right Well Plate Template
Six formats, one footprint. A quick framework for choosing the right plate for the job.
Alex Whitfield · Updated July 14, 2026
What Are Well Plates Used For?
From ELISA to high-throughput screening: the applications that made the microplate a lab staple.
Alex Whitfield · Updated July 14, 2026
96-Well Plate Diameter
How wide is a well, and how far apart are they? The numbers, and why they matter.
Alex Whitfield · Updated July 13, 2026
Common Well Plate Template Mistakes
The layout errors that quietly cost experiments, and simple habits that prevent them.
Alex Whitfield · Updated July 12, 2026
384-Well Plate Dimensions
Same footprint as a 96-well, four times the wells. The full 384-well specification.
Alex Whitfield · Updated July 11, 2026