Soy Sauce Dish Size Guide (Diameters & Ounces)
Picking the right soy sauce dish keeps dips neat and tables tidy. Use this quick guide to match diameter and capacity (oz) to how you eat—sushi, dumplings, or mixed sauces.
Size table (most common)
| Diameter | Approx capacity | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| 7–8 cm (2.75–3.25") | 1.0–1.5 oz | Pure soy, wasabi pinch, small sides |
| 8.5–9.5 cm (3.25–3.75") | 1.5–2.5 oz | Sushi night standard — soy + wasabi mix |
| 10–11 cm (4–4.25") | 3–4 oz | Dumplings, gyoza sauce blends, chili oil |
How to measure capacity (60 seconds)
- Place dish on a scale and tare to zero.
- Fill with water to your usual level (not brim).
- Read grams ≈ milliliters; divide by 29.6 for ounces.
Shape tips
- Flat-rimmed: easy for dipping nigiri without soaking rice.
- Deeper bowl: great for dumpling dips (soy + vinegar + chili oil).
- Divider wells: keep two sauces separate.
Best picks
- Everyday sushi: Porcelain Soy Sauce Dish — 8.5 cm
- Dumplings/chili oil: Deep Dipping Bowl — 10.5 cm
- Two-sauce tray: Divided Sauce Plate
Setting the table? Pair with a soy sauce dispenser and chopsticks.