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We are often
asked what the difference is between the Continental Size
Flatware vs. the Dinner Size vs. the Place Size silver
flatware. While each pattern is the exact same, some of
the sizes of each different set may be differnet.
Place Size Flatware
The Place Size is the most traditional size
you will see in American Households. While the Dinner
Size and Continental Sizes are becoming increasingly popular,
it is the Place Size that is most customary in the US.
| Flatware Piece |
Size |
| Place Knife |
9" |
| Place Fork |
7 1/2"" |
| Place Salad Fork |
6 1/2" |
| Place Soup Spoon |
7" |
| Place Teaspoon |
6 1/4" |
Dinner Size Flatware
The Dinner Size flatware is slightly larger
than the Place Size flatware in just the Fork and Knife
ONLY. Each of these items is 1/2" longer than the
Place size. Each pattern is still the exact same.
The measurements below are a good standard, but are not exact
as each manufacturer might have slightly different
specifications to the Dinner Size Silverware. These are estimates, but close approximations.
| Flatware Piece |
Size |
| Dinner Knife |
9 3/4" |
| Dinner Fork |
8" |
| Dinner Salad Fork |
6 1/2" |
| Dinner Soup Spoon |
7" |
| Dinner Teaspoon |
6 1/4" |
Continental Size Flatware
Continental Size silverware is traditionally
popular in European countries. While it is becoming
increasingly popular in the US, it is still traditionally
European. The set is hallmarked with a longer Dinner
Fork, Place Knife, and Soup Spoon. The measurement for
each piece in a 5-pc set is listed below. These
measurements are generally accurate, but are not exact as each
pattern may differ by manufacturer and date.
| Flatware Piece |
Size |
| Cont. Knife |
10 1/2" |
| Cont. Fork |
8 1/2" |
| Cont. Salad Fork |
6 1/2" |
| Cont. Soup Spoon |
7 5/8" |
| Cont. Teaspoon |
6 1/4" |
Proper Table Setting
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