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The Daily Insight

What size is a 22 meat grinder?

Author

Christopher Pierce

Updated on May 02, 2026

3 3/16″
Size #22 plates measure 3 3/16″ diameter. 5/16″ thick. 3/8″ center hole.

What is the diameter of a meat plate?

Overall dimensions of grinder plates are approximately 2-3/4″ diameter X 3/8″ center hole. Sizes available: 1/8″ (3mm), 3/16″ (5mm), 1/4″ (6mm), 5/16″ (8mm), 3/8″ (10mm), 1/2″ (13mm) See our other ads for high quality stainless grinders.

What size grinder plate is best for sausage?

3/32 inch and 1/8 inch holes will provide a fine grind. They’re suitable for bologna, hot dog, or jerky sausages. 5/32 inch and 3/16 inch holes offer a more medium grind and better choice for breakfast sausages, German and Polish sausages, and hamburger sausage.

What is a good meat grinder for deer?

The 7 Best Meat Grinders For Deer Reviewed

RankProductBest Feature
1.STX Turboforce 3000Best overall meat grinder
2.Altra Electric Meat GrinderGreat budget-friendly option
3.Chef’s Choice Professional Meat GrinderSturdy, iron build
4.Cheffano Electric Meat GrinderMade to be quieter during operation

Should you grind meat twice?

Coarse ground is best for recipes like chili. The meat will not break down as much as a fine grind, therefore producing a moist, chunky texture. With all sizes of grinds it’s best to grind the meat through twice for a consistent product.

What is the best size grinding plate for hamburger?

# 5 Grinder Plates – 3mm (1/8″) Perfect for Hamburger, Bologna, Hot Dogs and Jerky.

What is a #12 meat grinder?

Size #12 meat grinder plates will fit your machine IF you need plates that are 2 3/4″ (69.8 mm) diameter AND have the single notch on the edge. This is the most popular meat grinder size in the world. Available in 9 different grinding size holes.

What size meat grinder plates will fit my machine?

Size #22 meat grinder plates will fit your machine IF you need plates that are 3 3/16 diameter AND have the single notch on the edge. Available in 8 different grinding size holes. Our size #22 discs are always premium stainless steel with our lifetime No-Rust guarantee. Hard steel means less sharpening.

What is the thickness of a plating grinder?

Plate is 7.84mm or 0.308″ thick. Plate is 9.42mm or 0.373″ thick. This size grinder plate is used for a chili cut. U.S. or German made. Plate is 9.20mm or 0.362″ thick. Grinder plate is reversible and has one flat edge.

How can I tell if my grinder is a new plate?

New Plates are just as important as new knives! To help identify your grinder, if the round plate with the holes is 3 1/4 inches in diameter and has a 15/32 in. hole in the center–you probably have a #22 grinder Commercial quality resharpenable knife featuring carbide cutting edges for long wear. U.S. or German manufactured.

How to sharpen a meat grinder plate?

If you just want to sharpen the grinder plate, place the stone into the grinder head of the meat grinder first, and then place dull grinder plate over it, and secure them both with the retaining ring, but not too tight. Power on the meat grinder for only five seconds or so, and voila—the grinder is plate is back to new.