96 Well Plate Template (Printable/Editable Plate Map, PDF & Excel)
Download a blank 96 well plate template (A1-H12) or build a labeled, color-coded
96 well plate map online with your own text edits, then print a clean plate layout for your lab notebook.
Made for ELISA, qPCR, serial dilutions, and screening assays. Export a printable
96 well plate template PDF or an editable 96 well plate template Excel
file that matches the standard 8x12 microtiter plate layout (rows A-H, columns 1-12).
Editable Plate Builder
Select a paintbrush fill color, then click a well to color it. Double-click the text inside a well to edit (no spaces) and save it for this session. Use "Print/Save PDF" to open the browser print dialog (select Save as PDF in the print settings if you wish to download the PDF).
Plate size
Select a Paintbrush Fill:
Unused
Negative
Treated
Positive
Error
How to Use the Plate Template
This online 96 well plate template 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 or 96 wells.
Choose a color from the legend.
Click wells to apply colors.
Double-click any well label to edit the text.
Fill in the Date and Experiment ID fields.
Use Print or Download PDF, then save as PDF from your browser print dialog.
When to Use a 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 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.
96 Well Plate Template - Frequently Asked Questions
How do I use this interactive 96 well plate template?
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Select your plate size (48 or 96 wells), choose a color from the legend, and click wells to apply that color.
Double-click a well label to rename it, fill in the Date and Experiment ID fields, then use Print or Download PDF.
Can I use this 96 well plate template for ELISA and qPCR?
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Yes. This 96 well plate template works well for ELISA and qPCR planning, including standards, blanks, replicates,
and experimental conditions.
Does this tool support 48 well plate templates?
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Yes. Use the 48 Well option to generate a printable 48 well plate layout with the same color-coding workflow.
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