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Free Interactive 96 Well Plate Template (Printable PDF, Excel & Online Map)
Use this interactive 96 well plate template to design, label, and color-code your assay layout. Build a clear 96 well plate map for ELISA, qPCR, serial dilutions, and cell-based assays. Print directly from your browser or download ready-to-use PDF and Excel templates.
Also works as a 48 well plate template and 384 well plate template — just switch the plate size and print the updated microplate layout.
Online 96 Well Plate Template Builder
Interactive plate map • Click wells to assign colorsColor Legend
How to Use the 96 Well Plate Template
This online 96 well plate layout is designed to print cleanly and match standard microplates. Use it as a permanent plate map or as a planning worksheet before you run your assay.
- Select a plate size: 48, 96, or 384 wells.
- Choose a color from the legend (Unused, Negative, Treated, Positive, Error).
- Click wells to apply colors and labels.
- Fill in the Date and Experiment ID fields at the top of the template.
- Use the Print button for a clean, lab-ready printable 96 well plate template.
When to Use a 96 Well Plate Map
A clear 96 well plate map reduces pipetting mistakes and makes it easier to interpret assay results. This template is ideal for:
- ELISA and other colorimetric assays
- qPCR plate planning and sample tracking
- Serial dilution layouts and standard curves
- Cell culture and high-throughput screening assays
You can reuse the same 96 well plate template across experiments to keep your lab notebook organized.
Download Printable 96 Well Plate Templates (PDF & Excel)
Prefer static files instead of the online builder? Use these ready-made 96 well plate templates to plan experiments offline. Print them as many times as you like and keep clean copies in your lab notebook.
- 96 Well Plate Template PDF: perfect for handwriting and quick annotations.
- 96 Well Plate Template Excel: ideal for digital plate maps and attaching to ELISA or qPCR reports.
- Consistent row and column labeling across 48, 96, and 384 well formats.
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View kit →96 Well Plate Template – Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use this interactive 96 well plate template?
Select your plate size (48, 96, or 384 wells), choose a color from the legend, and click wells to apply that color. Fill in the Date and Experiment ID fields at the top of the 96 well plate layout, then use the Print button to generate a clean, lab-ready printable 96 well plate template that you can annotate by hand.
Can I use this 96 well plate template for ELISA and qPCR?
Yes. The template is designed around standard SBS-format microplates used for ELISA, qPCR, cell-based assays, and serial dilutions. You can label lanes for standards, blanks, replicates, and experimental conditions to keep your plate map consistent across runs.
Does this tool support 48 well and 384 well plate templates?
Absolutely. Use the plate size buttons to switch between 48 well plate templates, 96 well plate templates, and 384 well plate templates. The labeling updates automatically while preserving the same intuitive row (A–H, A–P) and column numbering scheme.
How is this better than a static 96 well plate template PDF?
Static PDF layouts are useful, but this interactive 96 well plate map helps you plan experiments visually before printing. Color-coding wells reduces pipetting mistakes, keeps controls organized, and makes it easier for collaborators to interpret your layout at a glance.
