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Plate at a glance
Junk Miscellaneous
It weighs 0.2.
Weight0.2
Plate
Plate is a junk item in Project Zomboid. It weighs 0.2. Build 42.21 data, November 2026.
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What it is and how to use it
Mostly a flavour item. Check the crafting menu: some can be taken apart for materials, and some count as a keepsake or decoration.
More: Item database.
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Item ID and variants
Use the item ID in sandbox loot settings, admin tools and mods.
| Item ID | Game category |
|---|---|
Base.ClayPlate | Junk |
Base.Plate | Junk |
2 versions share the name Plate, usually different colours, sizes or states.
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Where it spawns: the loot tables
Plate is on 6 loot tables in the game files. Share is how much of a table's total weight this item takes, before your sandbox loot settings. Each container rolls its table several times, so a bigger share and more rolls both mean you see it more often.
| Loot table | Where that table is used | Share | Rolls |
|---|---|---|---|
| Store Kitchen Dishes | Cafeteria kitchen (cupboard); Catfish kitchen (cupboard); Chinese kitchen (cupboard); and 12 more places | 63% | 4 |
| Crate Dishes | Attic (box, crate); Closet (box); Garage storage (box); and 4 more places | 25% | 4 |
| Gigamart Housewares | Department storage (shelves); General Store (shelves); GigaMart (shelves); and 2 more places | 13% | 4 |
| Kitchen Dishes | House kitchen (cupboard, shelves); Kitchen (cupboard, shelves); Living room (cupboard) | 5.3% | 4 |
| Diner Back Room Counter | Diner back room (cupboard) | 3.3% | 4 |
| Drug Lab Supplies | Drug lab (cupboard, crate, desk) | 2.7% | 4 |
Inside bags and cases: Garbage Bag.
Town by town: loot locations.
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Similar items
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Quick answers
How much does the Plate weigh in Project Zomboid?
It weighs 0.2 in Build 42.
What is the item ID for Plate?
Base.ClayPlate, Base.Plate (variants share the name).
Stats and item IDs from the Build 42 game data as listed on pzfans.com. Item art is from Project Zomboid.