Size guide
Typical sizes for cups, bowls and plates, as a general guide.
How to use this guide
These are common size ranges for ceramic tableware in general, not measurements of particular Clayserve pieces. Handmade pieces also vary a little from one to the next, so check the product page for the piece you are looking at.
Cups and mugs
Capacity is usually measured to the brim, so a comfortable pour is a little less.
- Espresso cup: about 60-90 ml
- Tea cup: about 150-200 ml
- Coffee mug: about 250-350 ml
- Large mug: 400 ml and above
Plates
Plates are measured across the widest point, rim to rim.
- Quarter or side plate: about 15-20 cm
- Dinner plate: about 25-28 cm
- Serving platter: 30 cm and above
Bowls
Bowls are measured across the top; depth changes how much they hold.
- Katori or dip bowl: about 8-11 cm
- Soup or cereal bowl: about 13-16 cm
- Pasta bowl: about 20-24 cm
- Serving bowl: 20 cm and above