Best Lab Petri Dishes for Science Fair Projects (2026)
We ranked options by relevant diameters (60mm and 90mm), sterility, pack size/value, user rating, and suitability for student science fair protocols
The Verdict
- Best Overall: Sterile 60mm Petri Dishes with Lids, 200-pack (Vabiooth) — Sterile plastic petri dishes with lids for lab use.
- Best Premium: Petri Dishes 500-pack Sterile 90mm x 15mm with Lids — 500 sterile plastic petri dishes with lids in 90mm diameter, 15mm depth.
This roundup covers lab petri dishes suited for school and science fair projects, focusing on size, sterility, and value for hands-on experiments. Picks were chosen by comparing dish diameter options (60mm and 90mm), pack sizes, sterile packaging, and overall user ratings to prioritize practical fit for student labs
Top Picks
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Best Overall Sterile 60mm Petri Dishes with Lids, 200-pack (Vabiooth)
Sterile plastic petri dishes with lids for lab use. Thick, clear material with ethylene oxide sterilization. Customers note durability and contamination-free results
- sterile 200-pack
- 60mm diameter, 15mm deep
- ethylene oxide sterilization
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Sterile Petri Dishes 100 Pack 90mm x 15mm with Lids
Sterile plastic petri dishes in a 100-pack with lids, 90mm diameter and 15mm depth. Durable, clear plastic with ethylene oxide sterilization. Customer note: reliable performance for various science projects
- sterile 100-pack
- 90mm x 15mm size
- with lids and clear thick plastic
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Best Premium Petri Dishes 500-pack Sterile 90mm x 15mm with Lids
500 sterile plastic petri dishes with lids in 90mm diameter, 15mm depth. Durable, clear plastic; suitable for lab experiments. One customer notes good value and durability
- 500-pack with lids
- sterile plastic material
- clear, thick PET/plastic